Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo, Mississippi

Tupelo National Battlefield

Location: Tupelo, Mississippi
Category: Historical Places

About

Overview

Tupelo National Battlefield commemorates the Battle of Tupelo fought during the Civil War in July 1864. This one-acre site within the city limits features a monument and cannons, marking the location where Union forces defeated Confederate troops.

Top Highlights

  • Monument: A stone obelisk honoring the soldiers.
  • Cannons: Civil War-era artillery pieces on display.
  • History: Learn about the battle that protected Sherman's supply lines.

Things to Do

  • Read the interpretive markers to understand the battle's significance.
  • View the monument and cannons.
  • Get your National Park Service passport stamped (at the Natchez Trace Visitor Center).

Entry & Visitor Information

  • Address: W Main St, Tupelo, MS 38801
  • Hours: Open daily from sunrise to sunset.
  • Admission: Free.