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.
About 2 hours from Memphis by car.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
There are no fees associated with the Tupelo National Battlefield.
Hours
| Tupelo National Battlefield Site | Daily · Sunrise to Sunset |
Visitor centers
- Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center ↗Passport stamp
The National Park Service administers the National Battlefield through the Natchez Trace Parkway. Visitors are welcome to ask questions and learn more about the battlefield at the Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 266) located about six miles north of the monument.
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.
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Things to do
- Exploring The Battle of Tupelo30-50 Minutes
More than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers fought in and around Tupelo, Mississippi between the morning of July 14 and the evening of July 15, 1864. This is known as the Battle of Tupelo or the Battle of Harrisburg.
Opens on the Park Service site
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
On the National Register nearby
- Tupelo National BattlefieldSite · Tupelo · 0 mi
- Carnation Milk PlantBuilding · Tupelo · 1.6 mi
- R.C. Clark HouseBuilding · Tupelo · 1.6 mi
- Spain HouseBuilding · Tupelo · 1.6 mi
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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 Tupelo charge an entrance fee?
No. Tupelo is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Tupelo?
Standard hours are Sunrise to Sunset, every day.
Source: National Park Service
Is there cell service at Tupelo?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the weather like at Tupelo?
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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