In July, 1864, Union forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the federal troops. Neither side could claim a clear victory,
Tupelo National Battlefield
National Battlefield · MS
In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the federal troops. Neither side could claim a clear victory, but Union troops had succeeded in their main goal: keeping the Confederates away from Union railroads in Tennessee.
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Park Name
InfoTupelo National Battlefield
Designation
InfoNational Battlefield
State(s)
InfoMS
Phone
Info18003057417
natr_interpretation@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe grounds of Tupelo National Battlefield are open during daylight hours everyday of the year. The National Park Service administers the National Battlefield through the Natchez Trace Parkway. Visitors are welcome to ask questions and learn more about the battlefield at the Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 266) located about six miles north of the monument. The Visitor Center is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving,December 25, and January 1 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Central Time).
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
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Themes & Topics
InfoBurial, Cemetery and Gravesite, Military, Battlefields + 3 more
Weather Info
InfoMississippi is classified as a humid subtropical climate, the weather ranges from mild winters to hot summers with high humidity between May and September. Average high temperatures reach into the hig
Getting There
InfoTupelo National Battlefield (NB) is a one-acre monument located on Main Street, Tupelo, Mississippi. Main Street in Tupelo is also known as Highway 6 and Highway 278. Tupelo NB sits on the south side
Location
Info34.2556° N, -88.7371° W
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