How many casualties were in the Battle of Mill Springs?

The Battle of Mill Springs in January 1862 saw 4,400 Union troops turn back nearly 5,900 Confederates. Union casualties amounted to 40 killed, 207 wounded, and 15 missing; Confederate losses amounted to 125 killed, 309 wounded, and 95 missing.

What happened in the Battle of Mill Springs?

The decisive Union victory at the Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky, on January 19, 1862, led to the total collapse of the eastern sector of the Confederate defensive line established to defend the Upper South and hopefully secure Kentucky’s allegiance to the Southern cause.

Why was the Battle of Mill Springs important?

The Federal victory at Mill Springs, the first significant Union victory of the Civil War, not only helped bolster sagging Northern morale but also helped to keep Kentucky more solidly in Union control.

Where is Mill Springs National Cemetery in Kentucky?

Possession of firearms on any property under the charge and control of VA is prohibited. Offenders may be subject to a fine, removal from the premises, or arrest. Mill Springs National Cemetery is situated on a high, sloping knob in Pulaski County near Logan’s Cross Roads in Kentucky.

How big was the Battle of Mill Springs?

There is a corresponding Mill Springs National Cemetery in Nancy, where the Union dead were interred. The battlefield, which covers about 105 acres (42 ha), was named by the United States Secretary of the Interior as one of the top twenty-five priority battlefields and is considered a historic landmark.

Can you leave flowers at Mill Springs Cemetery?

Mill Springs National Cemetery is not responsible for any items left at gravesites. Floral arrangements (up to 6 arrangements only) accompanying the casket or urn at the time of burial will be placed on the completed gravesite by cemetery staff. Natural cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time.

Where is Logan’s Cross Roads National Cemetery in KY?

Located 10 miles west of Somerset on Highway 80 at Nancy, Ky., it was originally established as Logan’s Cross Roads National Cemetery in the early 18th century. Kentucky contains one of the highest concentrations of NCA-managed national cemeteries and soldier’s lots in a single state seven in all.