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Current NPS alerts (0)
NPS lists no current alerts for this site as of Oct 24, 2026, 9:57 PM ET.
Weather alerts (National Weather Service)
No active NWS watches, warnings or advisories for the forecast zone and county at the park's central point.
About this site
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops and a refugee camp for their families. It served as a shelter for civilians fleeing war and for enslaved people hoping to secure their freedom and aid in the destruction of slavery.
- Type
- National Monument
- State
- Kentucky
- Address
- 6614 Old Danville Loop 2 Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356