![]() ![]() There were three types of medical facilities on the post: a hospital for military prisoners an acute general hospital and the rehabilitation unit. Camp Nelson included barracks, headquarters buildings and a 700-bed hospital. The post was established in 1863 and contained numerous shops for blacksmith work and the construction of wagons and ambulances, as well as buildings for storing supplies and artillery equipment. Army, caring for the sick and wounded and acting as an enlistment station for African-American soldiers. An additional acre was purchased in 1874 that adjoined the southeast corner of the cemetery.ĭuring the Civil War, Camp Nelson had an important role in supplying the U.S. Of the original tract, about seven acres became the cemetery proper and the remainder formed a driveway extending from the main entrance to the old Danville Turnpike. government appropriated approximately eight acres here to establish a cemetery. The staff at Camp Nelson National Cemetery want to thank you for your cooperation in helping us to make this cemetery a national shrine, a final resting place of Honor and Dignity in memory of the veterans of this great nation.Ĭamp Nelson National Cemetery is located about seven miles southeast of Nicholasville in Jessamine County, KY. Understanding that families may desire to keep certain floral arrangements, we have in place a procedure that, upon the family's written request, cemetery personnel will place the arrangement in a designated location for 30 days, after which, arrangements will be disposed of. Unauthorized decorations such as permanent plantings, statues, vigil lights, upright metal flag holders, and breakable objects of any kind and similar commemorative items are not permitted on the gravesites or on the monuments. Jogging, running or other recreational activities is not allowed. National Cemeteries are not recreational parks, they are national shrines. ![]() Floral stands and saddles are prohibited. Grave floral blankets may not be larger than two by three feet, please do not wrap them in plastic, as it destroys the turf.įloral items and other decorations may not be attached to headstones or markers. Depending on the growing season, artificial flowers/potted plants may removed to accommodate the early mowing season, up to twice per week.Ĭhristmas wreaths, grave blankets, and related arrangements will be permitted on graves from December 1 until January 20. Items are subject to removal on the first and third Fridays during mowing season, and depending on the added frequency of mowing more often, up to twice a week. They will also be permitted on graves 10 days before and 10 days after Easter Sunday and Memorial Day. Perma-vases are not permitted nor are they sold at Camp Nelson.Īrtificial flowers and/or potted plants, in unbreakable containers only (cardboard, plastic, metal), are permitted on gravesites from October 10 until April 15. Cemetery provided floral containers are the only floral containers allowed in the cemetery. Temporary metal containers, provided by the cemetery, are available at various sites on cemetery grounds. They will be removed when they become unsightly or when it becomes necessary to facilitate cemetery operations such as mowing. Natural cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time. ![]() ![]() Camp Nelson National Cemetery is not responsible for any items left at gravesites.įloral arrangements (up to six) accompanying the casket or urn at the time of burial will be placed on the completed gravesite by cemetery staff. ![]()
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