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The Davis' Mills Battle Site is the historic site of an American Civil War conflict that took place on December 21, 1862. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 2, 1973. It is located off Mississippi Hwy 7 in what is now Michigan City, Mississippi in Benton County, Mississippi. The cavalry of the Confederate Army under Major General Earl Van Dorn attacked a Federal garrison commanded by W.H. Morgan at the Davis' Mills the site on December 21, 1862. The small settlement included houses, a flour mill, and a saw mill on the north bank of the Wolf River near a Mississippi Central Railroad wooden trestle crossing.
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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 73001002. It was listed on October 1, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Davis' Mills Battle Site listed on the National Register?
Davis' Mills Battle Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Davis' Mills Battle Site?
Davis' Mills Battle Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Davis' Mills Battle Site?
The period of significance for Davis' Mills Battle Site is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1862.
Can I research the history near Davis' Mills Battle Site?
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