The National Park Service (NPS) has reported an incident of vandalism and theft at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument. Park staff recently discovered that wood siding had been removed from a historic barn adjacent to Highway 235 in Nancy, Kentucky.

This act of vandalism and theft, classified as a federal crime, is currently under investigation by National Park Service law enforcement officials in coordination with the local police department.

Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Mill Springs Battlefield administrative office at 606-636-4045.

The mission of the National Park Service at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument is to preserve and protect the historic resources of the site for future generations to learn from and enjoy. In response to this incident, the park has implemented 24-hour surveillance of all National Park Service-owned lands and structures within the monument to ensure the continued protection of these valuable resources.