1952 Map of Perryville

About this map

Perryville Battlefield State Park preserves the grounds of one of Kentucky's most significant Civil War encounters, featuring the Perryville National Cemetery along the banks of the Chaplin River. This 1952 survey, with revisions from 1976, captures the intersection of commemorative grounds and active rural life in Boyle and Mercer counties. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of the Salt River and Doctors Fork, which dictate the placement of small settlements like Dixville and Nevada. Researchers can find several local landmarks such as Rose Hill High Sch and Black Sch, along with family and community burial grounds including Carpenter Cem and St Nicholas Cem. The inclusion of the Todd Crawford Trail provides a detailed look at the local thoroughfares connecting these agricultural communities during the mid-to-late 20th century.