A orange sunset over the white granite headstones in the national cemetery with silhouetted cannon.
A glorious orange sunset back drops the Mill Springs National Cemetery. NPS

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

National Monument · Kentucky · National Park Service

The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importance to both sides of the fight.

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Know before you go

Phone
606-636-4045
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

What's here

Highlights: Military · Battlefields · Monuments and Memorials · Wars and Conflicts · Civil War

Activities & features: Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Auto · Junior Ranger Program · Park Film · Museum Exhibits

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12