What constitutes Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument?The National Park Service (NPS) owns the Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Zollicoffer Park and is working to acquire additional properties. Donated to the American people by the Mill Springs Battlefield Association, the Visitor Center is located in Nancy, Kentucky and offers exhibits and an orientation film. A ten-stop self-guided automobile tour starts here and winds around the Battlefield. The Pulaski County (KY) Government donated Zollicoffer Park to the NPS to increase public education from its location on the Battlefield. Picnicking, wayside exhibits, and trails add to the visitor experience.
When was Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument established?President Donald J. Trump signed the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9) on March 12, 2019. The Act authorized establishment of the Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in Pulaski and Wayne Counties, Kentucky to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations: (A) the nationally significant historic resources of the Mill Springs Battlefield; and (B) the role of the Mill Springs Battlefield in the Civil War. The NPS acquired the Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Zollicoffer Park in September, 2020, establishing the Monument as an NPS unit. What happens now that the area has been established as a national monument?The NPS is developing a management plan to ensure preservation of the Monument’s historic and cultural resources while providing an outstanding visitor experience. Planning efforts include open houses and public meetings to gather feedback from the public, as well as federal, state, and local agencies, as well as other stakeholders. |
Last updated: July 30, 2021