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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Tupelo National Battlefield
In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi.
- LocationTupelo, MS
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
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Weather now78°F Overcast
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Battlefields
- Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
- Civil War
- Military
- Monuments and Memorials
- Wars and Conflicts
Things to Do
1 experience from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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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…
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Activities in the park
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Facilities & Services
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Other Visitor Services
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Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
Facility
The National Park Service administers the National Battlefield through the Natchez Trace Parkway. Visitors are welcome to ask questions and learn more about the…
Tupelo, MS (800) 305-7417 Directions
Details
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 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Central Time). The Natchez Trace Parkway can be reached at 800-305-7417.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, Sunrise to Sunset · Tupelo National Battlefield Site
Hours details
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Tupelo National Battlefield SiteDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
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).
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Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
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Weather & conditions
78°F
Overcast · feels like 79°
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91° 71°
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85° 69°
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Sunday
77° 70°
Light rain shower92% rain
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What to expect by season
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.
Getting There
Tupelo, MS 38801
Tupelo 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.
Full directions
Tupelo NB sits on the south side of Main Street on the west side of Tupelo. Exit off the Natchez Trace Parkway onto Highway 6 (near Milepost 260), head east, into Tupelo. Travel one mile east and find Tupelo NB on the right side of Main Street. There is limited parking available adjacent to the monument.
Mailing address: 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38804
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