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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.
Official NPS page →Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Things to Do
Exploring The Battle of Tupelo
More than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers fought in and around Tupelo, Mississippi between the morning of July 14 and the evening of July 15, 1864. This is known as the Battle of Tupelo or the Battle of Harrisburg.
Visitor Centers
- Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.