Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument


The Union 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.

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.

  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Museum Exhibits

  • Military
  • Battlefields
  • Monuments and Memorials
  • Wars and Conflicts
  • Civil War

Zollicoffer Park

Rows of white gravestones on a rolling green hill with tall, mature trees in the background.

Zollicoffer Park is situated amid rolling fields and forest land that make up the core battlefield area.

Driving Tour

Zig-zag wooden fence and Confederate tour sign next to a road.

Much of the battlefield may be seen from public roadways.