§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Camp Nelson National Monument is located along US 27 about 20 miles south of Lexington, Kentucky, 6 miles south of Nicholasville on US 27, and 16 miles north of Danville, KY on US 27. The Park entrance is on the original Danville Pike, adjacent to US 27, one mile north of the Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
Weather Notes
Kentucky has a moderate climate, where summers are humid with highs typically in the upper 80s, and winter highs are in the low 40s. Of course, be aware of the possibility of storms or more extreme temperatures on occasion. The wettest months are March - July when about 4 inches of rain per month are expected, with other months of the year are usually drier.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
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§ 07 — SIGNAL
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§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
Sat
83°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 6 mph SW
Sun
86°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 7 mph SE
Mon
80°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
15 mph SW
Tue
79°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
6 mph N
Wed
81°F
Mostly Sunny
1 to 5 mph NE
Thu
81°F
Sunny
1 to 7 mph W
Fri
81°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 7 mph NW
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
