National Historic Landmark

Champion Hill Battlefield

Bolton, Hinds County, Mississippi
Listed
October 6, 1971
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
71000450

Location

Bolton, Hinds County, Mississippi
32.32633, -90.53672

Significance

Champion Hill Battlefield is a historic district in Bolton, Hinds County, Mississippi. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 1971, under reference number 71000450. It is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States. It is recognized for its significance in Military.

Categories

MILITARY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Lewis, A. J., House
Industrial
3.9 mi
Dupree House
Pre Contact
5.1 mi
Southern Christian Institute
Civil War
5.8 mi
Raymond Battlefield Site
Listed
7.6 mi
Shelton House
Early Republic
7.6 mi

Nearby Battles

Action at Big Black River (post-Vicksburg)
1863Civil War
0.5 mi
Battle of Champion Hill (Vicksburg Campaign)
1863Civil War
1.3 mi
Battle of Champion Hill — Crossroads Fighting
1863Civil War
2.4 mi
Battle of Champion Hill — Bowen's Confederate Counterattack
1863Civil War
2.6 mi
Vicksburg Campaign — Champion Hill
1863Civil War
3.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Champion Hill Battlefield listed on the National Register?

Champion Hill Battlefield was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Champion Hill Battlefield?

Champion Hill Battlefield is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Champion Hill Battlefield a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Champion Hill Battlefield has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Champion Hill Battlefield?

The period of significance for Champion Hill Battlefield is recorded as the listed era.

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