Tupelo National Battlefield, Battlefield in Tupelo, Mississippi
Battlefield

Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo · Mississippi

Overview

About Tupelo National Battlefield.

In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the federal troops. Neither side could claim a clear victory, but Union troops had succeeded in their main goal: keeping the Confederates away from Union railroads in Tennessee.

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - Walking

Weather

Mississippi is classified as a humid subtropical climate, the weather ranges from mild winters to hot summers with high humidity between May and September. Average high temperatures reach into the high 80's in summer, and into the high 40's in winter. Check local forecasts to plan your trip.

Key Facts

TypeBattlefield
DesignationNational Battlefield

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