Camp Nelson Refugees

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This image shows a number of African American refugees outside of a building in the Camp Nelson complex. In addition to schools the refugee camp included a laundry, mess hall, and teachers’ quarters, among other buildings. Courtesy of Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park.

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By Tim Talbott
Historical Marker # 1965 in Jessamine County notes the location of the Camp Nelson refugee camp, which housed the families of hundreds of African American soldiers. Camp Nelson was established in…