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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/tupe
- Location
- Tupelo National Battlefield (34.256, -88.737)
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Passport stamp locations
- Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
Hours
Tupelo National Battlefield Sitetoday: Sunrise to Sunset
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The 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).
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 4:30PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Driving Tour of the Battle of Tupelo40–60 minutes · 2 stops
Take a short 2 stop driving tour and learn about the Battle of Tupelo that took place in and around Tupelo, Mississippi July 14th and 15th, 1864.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.
Nearby5 within 100 miles
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