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Camp Nelson National Cemetery

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Camp Nelson National Cemetery is a United States military burial ground located in Jessamine County, Kentucky. Established in 1863, the cemetery was originally created to inter Union soldiers who died at the adjacent Camp Nelson, a major Civil War supply depot, hospital, and training center for United States Colored Troops. Today, it serves as the final resting place for thousands of military veterans and their eligible dependents, maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Where is Camp Nelson National Cemetery located?

Camp Nelson National Cemetery is located in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It is situated adjacent to the Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park.

When was Camp Nelson National Cemetery established?

The cemetery was established in 1863 during the height of the American Civil War. It was created to inter Union soldiers who died at the adjacent supply depot and training center.

Are there United States Colored Troops buried at Camp Nelson?

Yes, the adjacent Camp Nelson supply depot was a major recruitment and training center for the United States Colored Troops (USCT). Many of the Black soldiers who died from disease or combat during the war are interred at this national cemetery.

Is Camp Nelson National Cemetery still an active burial ground?

Yes, Camp Nelson National Cemetery remains an active military cemetery. It continues to provide burial services for eligible United States military veterans and their dependents.

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