Brigadier General Charles Young

Young, a graduate of West Point Military Academy, was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the summer of 1889.  In addition to his groundbreaking military career, Young became an educator, diplomat, the first black superintendent of a national park, and civil rights leader.  A century after his death Young was posthumously promoted retroactively to brigadier general making him the first Black American recognized with this rank.  

Explore his life along the Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historical Corridor from Camp Nelson National Monument to the birthplace cabin and beyond.  Appx. 100 miles 

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The Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historical Corridor is presented by the Kentucky Legislative Black Caucus with thanks to the National Coalition of Black Veterans Association.