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.
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.
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.
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.
Boonesborough Civil War Fort
1250 Ford Rd, Winchester, KY 40391, Winchester, Kentucky 40391
A Civil War-era earthwork in the historic Boonesborough area, offering a quiet glimpse into Kentucky’s wartime landscape.
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.
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.
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.
Fort Campbell ky
Listed in Army museum, Historical landmark
95 Bastogne Ave, Fort Campbell, KY 42223, Fort Campbell, Kentucky 42223
Active Army post near the Kentucky–Tennessee border and home of the 101st Airborne Division, with a museum devoted to Fort Campbell and airborne history.
Fort Heiman
624 Fort Heiman Rd, New Concord, KY 42076, New Concord, Kentucky 42076
A Civil War earthwork overlooking the Tennessee River, Fort Heiman preserves a quiet Kentucky site tied to the Union capture of nearby Fort Henry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boonesborough Civil War Fort
1250 Ford Rd, Winchester, KY 40391, Winchester, Kentucky 40391
A Civil War-era earthwork in the historic Boonesborough area, offering a quiet glimpse into Kentucky’s wartime landscape.
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.
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.
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.
Fort Campbell ky
Listed in Army museum, Historical landmark
95 Bastogne Ave, Fort Campbell, KY 42223, Fort Campbell, Kentucky 42223
Active Army post near the Kentucky–Tennessee border and home of the 101st Airborne Division, with a museum devoted to Fort Campbell and airborne history.
Fort Heiman
624 Fort Heiman Rd, New Concord, KY 42076, New Concord, Kentucky 42076
A Civil War earthwork overlooking the Tennessee River, Fort Heiman preserves a quiet Kentucky site tied to the Union capture of nearby Fort Henry.
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