Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument · KY
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/misp
- Location
- Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument (37.069, -84.738)
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Passport stamp locations
- Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum
- Tour Stop #1: Park Visitor Center and National Cemetery
Hours
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monumenttoday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sat Oct 310:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sun Oct 410:00AM - 4:00PM
- Mon Oct 5Closed
- Tue Oct 6Closed
- Wed Oct 710:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thu Oct 810:00AM - 4:00PM
- Fri Oct 910:00AM - 4:00PM
The Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and is closed Monday and Tuesdays. The grounds and driving tour are open from dawn till dusk, seven days per week. When the Visitor Center is closed passport stamps with current date and driving tour guides are available outside to the left of the front door.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Museumtoday: 10:00AM - 4:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Self-Guided Audio Battlefield Tour1 hour · 8 stops
A self-guided audio tour discussing eight important sites of the Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument. This comprehensive audio tour will share images of the sites as well as linked videos with personal stories of the soldiers and civilians who experienced this crucial battle.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.
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