A glorious orange sunset back drops the Mill Springs National Cemetery.
Photo: NPS
About
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.
Location
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
9020 West Highway 80
Nancy, KY 42544
Hours
wednesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
mondayClosed
thursday10:00AM - 4:00PM
sunday10:00AM - 4:00PM
tuesdayClosed
friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Activities
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - AutoJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum Exhibits
Directions
The address of the Visitor Center and Museum is 9020 West Highway 80, Nancy, Kentucky 42544. The Visitor Center and Museum is located approximately eight miles west of Somerset, Kentucky along KY-80. Next door is the Mill Springs National Cemetery. Zollicoffer Park (Core Battlefield) is one mile due south of the Visitor Center along KY-235. From the Visitor Center, turn right onto KY-80 W head 0.3 of a mile. Turn left onto State Hwy 235 go 1 mile, Zollicoffer Park will be on your left.
Get directions →Weather
Nancy, Kentucky, on average, gets 50 inches of rain per year and 11 inches of snow. July is usually the warmest month with temperatures around 86 F. January can reach a low of 25 F.