Category: civil war

Map of Civil War Sites in Kentucky

Posted by – May 25, 2009

Location of battles (red), birthplaces (blue) and forts / garrisons (green):


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Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site

Posted by – May 23, 2009

Site of the Battle of Perryville in October 8, 1862.

Park includes:

  • Museum
  • Gift Shop
  • Self guided walking tours
  • Walking Trails
  • Picnic

Official Website

Wikipedia


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Fort Webb

Posted by – May 22, 2009

1.2 acre park

Official Site

Wikipedia


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Columbus-Belmont State Park

Posted by – May 22, 2009

Site of Fort DuRussey and where the Battle of Belmont was fought in 1861. This 156 acre park includes:

  • 2.5 self guided hiking trails
  • Civil War museum
  • Gift Shop
  • Miniature Golf
  • Camping

Official Site

Wikipedia


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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace

Posted by – May 22, 2009

116 acres preserving Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace and boyhood home.

Activities include:

  • guided and self guided tours
  • movie documenting Lincoln’s life
  • hiking trails
  • picnic area

Official Web Site


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