NPS Is Investigating Vandalism At Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
As Published in NationAl Parks Traveller
Compiled from NPS Releases January 30, 2025
The Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Visitor Center / NPS
The National Park Service is investigating a troubling act of vandalism and theft at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in Kentucky. Park staff recently discovered that wood siding had been stripped from a historic barn near Highway 235 in Nancy, Kentucky—an act that not only damages an irreplaceable piece of history but also violates federal law. NPS law enforcement is working closely with local authorities to track down those responsible for this senseless destruction.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Mill Springs Battlefield administrative office at 606-636-4045.
The mission of the National Park Service is to protect and preserve sites like Mill Springs Battlefield so future generations can learn from and experience them. This crime undermines that mission, and in response, the park has now implemented 24-hour surveillance across all NPS-owned lands and structures within the monument.
Visitors are reminded that the battlefield and its trails are open from dawn to dusk year-round, but motor vehicles are strictly limited to designated roads and parking areas. All vehicles must be removed from the Zollicoffer Park and Visitor Center parking lots before closing. While walking the grounds is encouraged, driving onto the battlefield or other protected areas is prohibited. All outdoor areas are closed from sunset to sunrise to prevent further damage or unauthorized access.
Preserving a site of such historical significance requires the respect and cooperation of everyone who visits. The National Park Service urges the public to help safeguard this landmark and report any suspicious activity.