Camp Nelson National Monument Quiz

Who is Steve Fan in relation to Camp Nelson National Monument?

• A local tour guide

• The chief of interpretation and a historian

• A Civil War reenactor

• A park ranger

What was the primary purpose of Camp Nelson when it was established in 1863?

• A Confederate stronghold

• A US Army supply depot and training center

• A national cemetery

• A civilian settlement

How many acres did Camp Nelson cover at its height in 1864?

• 1,000 acres

• 5,500 acres

• 2,500 acres

• 4,000 acres

What technological advancement was used at Camp Nelson to distribute water?

• Solar panels

• Manual wells

• Steam engine and lead pipes

• Electric pumps

What is one of the goals for the restoration of Camp Nelson?

• To restore the historic landscape

• To build a new shopping center

• To create a theme park

• To convert it into a residential area

What significant role did Camp Nelson play in the recruitment of African-American soldiers?

• It only recruited Confederate soldiers

• It did not recruit African-American soldiers

• It was the largest recruitment center for US Colored Troops in the country

• It was the smallest recruitment center

What tragic event occurred at Camp Nelson in November 1864?

• The burning of the main fort

• The expulsion of over 400 African-American refugees

• A natural disaster

• A major battle

What was the outcome of the expulsion of African-American refugees from Camp Nelson?

• It led to the establishment of a home for colored refugees

• It resulted in the closure of Camp Nelson

• It had no significant impact

• It caused a major battle

What does the presence of compensation claims at Camp Nelson indicate about Kentucky during the Civil War?

• It was a loyal slave state

• It was a Confederate state

• It was a neutral state

• It was a free state

What is the significance of the archaeological findings at Camp Nelson?

• They show evidence of alien activity

• They help understand the refugee experience and military history

• They reveal hidden treasures

• They provide evidence of a prehistoric settlement