National Register of Historic Places

Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
66000068

About this property

Tupelo National Battlefield commemorates the Battle of Tupelo, also known as the Battle of Harrisburg, fought from July 14 to 15, 1864, near Tupelo, Mississippi during the American Civil War. The Union victory over Confederate forces in northeast Mississippi ensured the safety of Sherman's supply lines during the Atlanta campaign. The 1-acre site on Main Street in Tupelo is a grassy park with a flagpole, memorial monument, and two cannons. There are no visitor services; information is provided at the visitor center for the Natchez Trace Parkway six miles north. The monument and site are very similar to that at Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site.

Location

Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi
34.25538, -88.73728

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Harrisburg (Tupelo) Mississippi
1864Civil War
1.3 mi
Engagement at Harrisburg (Tupelo vicinity)
1864Civil War
1.6 mi

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When was Tupelo National Battlefield listed on the National Register?

Tupelo National Battlefield was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

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