Indiana Military Museum
Listed in Army museum, Buffalo Trace Route
715 S 6th St, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
The Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes preserves and displays artifacts that illuminate American military history and the experiences of those who served. It is a thoughtful stop for visitors interested in the nation’s conflicts, service members, and military heritage.
Kentucky Medal of Honor Monument
Listed in Memorial, War memorial
W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202, Louisville, Kentucky 40202
A downtown Louisville memorial honoring Kentucky recipients of the Medal of Honor and their extraordinary courage in service to the nation.
Lloyd Tilghman Memorial
401 Fountain Ave, Paducah, Kentucky 42001
This Paducah memorial honors Lloyd Tilghman, a railroad engineer and Confederate brigadier general associated with western Kentucky. It offers a brief place to reflect on the region’s Civil War history and is located at the historic Lloyd Tilghman House site.
Mound City National Cemetery Preservation Commission
Listed in Civil War, Civil War Trails, Military cemetery, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
141 IL-37, Mound City, Illinois 62963
A local preservation effort honoring the history and sacrifices remembered at Mound City National Cemetery, a Civil War-era cemetery in southern Illinois.
Mound City Shipyards
Listed in Civil War, Civil War Trails, Historical place, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
217 S 4th St, Mound City, Illinois 62963
A historic Mound City riverfront site connected with the Union naval base, shipbuilding, repairs, and supply operations that supported Civil War campaigns in the Western Theater.
Mount Vernon Veterans Memorial
400 East Water Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
The Mount Vernon Veterans Memorial honors local men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. Located near the Ohio River riverfront, it provides a peaceful place to remember the sacrifices and service of veterans from every generation.
New Albany National Cemetery
1943 Ekin Ave, New Albany, Indiana 47150
Established during the Civil War, New Albany National Cemetery honors Union soldiers, veterans, and service members from later conflicts. Its quiet grounds provide a thoughtful place to reflect on New Albany’s military history.
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
Listed in Civil War, State park
1825 Battlefield Rd, Perryville, Kentucky 40468
Perryville Battlefield preserves the site of Kentucky’s largest and bloodiest Civil War battle, fought on October 8, 1862. Explore the battlefield landscape, interpretive exhibits, and walking routes while learning how the terrain shaped the campaign for control of Kentucky.
Simpsonville United States Colored Troops Memorial
Simpsonville, KY 40067, Simpsonville, Kentucky 40067
A quiet Simpsonville memorial honoring Black Union soldiers of the 5th U.S. Colored Cavalry killed here during the Civil War.
Vincennes Historic Sites
1 Harrison St, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Vincennes Historic Sites bring together the French, Revolutionary War, territorial, and military stories of one of Indiana’s oldest communities. Explore George Rogers Clark’s 1779 campaign, William Henry Harrison’s Grouseland, the Old French House, and other historic places around the Wabash River.
Indiana Military Museum
Listed in Army museum, Buffalo Trace Route
715 S 6th St, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
The Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes preserves and displays artifacts that illuminate American military history and the experiences of those who served. It is a thoughtful stop for visitors interested in the nation’s conflicts, service members, and military heritage.
Kentucky Medal of Honor Monument
Listed in Memorial, War memorial
W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202, Louisville, Kentucky 40202
A downtown Louisville memorial honoring Kentucky recipients of the Medal of Honor and their extraordinary courage in service to the nation.
Lloyd Tilghman Memorial
401 Fountain Ave, Paducah, Kentucky 42001
This Paducah memorial honors Lloyd Tilghman, a railroad engineer and Confederate brigadier general associated with western Kentucky. It offers a brief place to reflect on the region’s Civil War history and is located at the historic Lloyd Tilghman House site.
Mound City National Cemetery Preservation Commission
Listed in Civil War, Civil War Trails, Military cemetery, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
141 IL-37, Mound City, Illinois 62963
A local preservation effort honoring the history and sacrifices remembered at Mound City National Cemetery, a Civil War-era cemetery in southern Illinois.
Mound City Shipyards
Listed in Civil War, Civil War Trails, Historical place, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
217 S 4th St, Mound City, Illinois 62963
A historic Mound City riverfront site connected with the Union naval base, shipbuilding, repairs, and supply operations that supported Civil War campaigns in the Western Theater.
Mount Vernon Veterans Memorial
400 East Water Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
The Mount Vernon Veterans Memorial honors local men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. Located near the Ohio River riverfront, it provides a peaceful place to remember the sacrifices and service of veterans from every generation.
New Albany National Cemetery
1943 Ekin Ave, New Albany, Indiana 47150
Established during the Civil War, New Albany National Cemetery honors Union soldiers, veterans, and service members from later conflicts. Its quiet grounds provide a thoughtful place to reflect on New Albany’s military history.
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
Listed in Civil War, State park
1825 Battlefield Rd, Perryville, Kentucky 40468
Perryville Battlefield preserves the site of Kentucky’s largest and bloodiest Civil War battle, fought on October 8, 1862. Explore the battlefield landscape, interpretive exhibits, and walking routes while learning how the terrain shaped the campaign for control of Kentucky.
Simpsonville United States Colored Troops Memorial
Simpsonville, KY 40067, Simpsonville, Kentucky 40067
A quiet Simpsonville memorial honoring Black Union soldiers of the 5th U.S. Colored Cavalry killed here during the Civil War.
Vincennes Historic Sites
1 Harrison St, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Vincennes Historic Sites bring together the French, Revolutionary War, territorial, and military stories of one of Indiana’s oldest communities. Explore George Rogers Clark’s 1779 campaign, William Henry Harrison’s Grouseland, the Old French House, and other historic places around the Wabash River.
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