Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
Designation: National Battlefield Site
Location: Mississippi
📘 Park Overview
The Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest, but its long-term effect on the war proved costly for the Confederates.
🌤 Weather Information
Mississippi 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 high 80's in summer, and into the high 40's in winter. Check local forecasts to plan your trip.
🚗 Directions
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site can be found 15 miles north of Tupelo, Mississippi. Exit U.S. Highway 45 onto Mississippi 370, in Baldwyn, Mississippi. The battlefield is located 6 miles west of Baldwyn, on Mississippi 370.
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The Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest, but its long term effect on the war proved costly for the Confederates. Brices Cross Roads is an excellent example of winning the battle, bu
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Monday, May 18
Sunny
High: 90°F | Low: 68.2°F
Humidity: 65%
Wind: 13.6 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 10.3
Sunrise: 05:50 AM
Sunset: 07:53 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (2%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 72.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, May 19
Patchy rain nearby
High: 88.5°F | Low: 72.3°F
Humidity: 70%
Wind: 10.7 mph
Rain Chance: 85%
UV Index: 9
Sunrise: 05:49 AM
Sunset: 07:54 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (7%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 72.9°F
Cloud Cover: 85%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, May 20
Heavy rain
High: 81.1°F | Low: 67.8°F
Humidity: 85%
Wind: 10.7 mph
Rain Chance: 86%
UV Index: 10.4
Sunrise: 05:49 AM
Sunset: 07:54 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (15%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 70.3°F
Cloud Cover: 86%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
260 Bethany Rd
Guntown, MS 38849
🏤 Mailing Address:
2680 Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo, MS 38804
📞 Voice Phone: 18003057417
📞 Fax Phone: 6626804033
✉️ Email: natr_interpretation@nps.gov