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The Civil War Earthworks at Tallahatchie Crossing is a Civil War earthwork in Marshall County, Mississippi. The earthworks are located on federal land owned by the Army Corps of Engineers and consist of eight parapets used for Union cannons, as well as infantry trenches. The earthwork was built along the north bank of the Little Tallahatchie River in late 1862 by Union forces to defend the Mississippi Central Railroad and their supplies in Holly Springs as they moved south towards Oxford and…
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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 73001021. It was listed on August 13, 1973.
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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 Civil War Earthworks at Tallahatchie Crossing listed on the National Register?
Civil War Earthworks at Tallahatchie Crossing was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Civil War Earthworks at Tallahatchie Crossing?
Civil War Earthworks at Tallahatchie Crossing is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Civil War Earthworks at Tallahatchie Crossing?
The period of significance for Civil War Earthworks at Tallahatchie Crossing is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1862.
Can I research the history near Civil War Earthworks at Tallahatchie Crossing?
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