Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site, Civil War battlefield in Boyle County, United States
The 745-acre park contains numerous walking trails, interpretive markers, cannons, and monuments commemorating the events of the Battle of Perryville in 1862.
The Battle of Perryville on October 8, 1862, resulted in 7,612 casualties and marked the largest Civil War engagement in Kentucky, ending Confederate military operations in the state.
The battlefield museum preserves artifacts, documents, and personal stories from both Union and Confederate soldiers who fought in this significant Civil War conflict.
Visitors can access the battlefield grounds from 8 AM to 4 PM daily, with guided tours available for adults at $10 and children at $5.
The site maintains a digital database containing records of over 5,800 soldiers who participated in the battle, including their status as casualties or missing persons.
Location: Boyle County
Website: https://parks.ky.gov/explore/perryville-battlefield-state-historic-site-7804
GPS coordinates: 37.67530,-84.96970
Latest update: June 29, 2025 10:33
Kentucky combines natural areas and historical places. The state includes cave systems, Civil War battlefields, colonial structures, and rock formations. Mammoth Cave, the Civil War sites in Perryville and Mill Springs display the state's natural and cultural heritage.
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