Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
The Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest, but its long-term effect on the war proved costly for the Confederates.
About 1.5 hours from Memphis by car.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
There are no fees associated with the NPS area of Brices Cross Roads NBS. The tour may be done free of charge. There may be fees at the non-NPS site, Mississippi Final Stands Visitor Center.
Hours
| Brices Crossroads National Battlefield Site | Daily · Sunrise to Sunset |
Visitor centers
- Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center ↗Passport stamp
The National Park Service administers the national battlefield site through the Natchez Trace Parkway. Since there are no visitor facilities at the battlefield site, visitors are welcome to learn more about the battlefield at the Parkway Visitor Center, located 15 miles south of Brices Cross Roads…
No campgrounds, no webcams or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
Explore
Things to do
- Exploring The Brices Cross Roads Battlefield1-3 Hours
The Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield was established in February of 1929 with the intention of preserving 1 acre in commemoration of the battle.
Opens on the Park Service site
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
On the National Register nearby
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Weather & climate
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.
Questions people ask
Does Brices Cross Roads charge an entrance fee?
No. Brices Cross Roads is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Brices Cross Roads?
Standard hours are Sunrise to Sunset, every day.
Source: National Park Service
Is there cell service at Brices Cross Roads?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G and T-Mobile 4G LTE. No reported coverage for Verizon. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
When was Brices Cross Roads established?
1929.
Source: Wikipedia
What is the weather like at Brices Cross Roads?
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.
Source: Weather & climate
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