About this property
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site memorializes the Battle of Brice's Cross Roads, in which a U.S. Army force was defeated by a smaller Confederate force commanded by Major-General Nathan Bedford Forrest on June 10, 1864, but nonetheless secured Union supply lines between Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. The 1-acre site is a grassy park with a flagpole, a memorial monument, and two cannons. There are no visitor services; information is provided at the visitor center for the Natchez Trace Parkway 15 miles south. The monument and site are very similar to that at Tupelo National Battlefield.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 66000067. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site listed on the National Register?
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site?
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site?
The period of significance for Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1929.
Can I research the history near Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site?
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