Tupelo National Battlefield — Main St
Tupelo, MS Location
Category: National Parks
National Parks
Other Nearby Locations:
- Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area: Tupelo (East Main Street) — 2.2 miles
- Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail: Tupelo (Natchez Trace Parkway) — 5.4 miles
- Natchez Trace Parkway: Tupelo (Natchez Trace Parkway) — 5.4 miles
Other Nearby:
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2083 Main St
Tupelo, MS 38801Driving Directions
Phone: 1800305741718003057417 Maps & Directions
Other Nearby Locations:
- Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area: Tupelo (East Main Street) — 2.2 miles
- Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail: Tupelo (Natchez Trace Parkway) — 5.4 miles
- Natchez Trace Parkway: Tupelo (Natchez Trace Parkway) — 5.4 miles
Other Nearby:
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National Battlefield
Operating Hours & Seasons
Tupelo National Battlefield Site
The grounds of Tupelo National Battlefield are open during daylight hours everyday of the year. 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. The Visitor Center is open every day of the year except December 25, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Central Time).
Standard Hours
- Sunday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Monday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Tuesday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Wednesday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Thursday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Friday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Saturday: Sunrise - Sunset
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 - No entrance fee
There are no fees to visit Tupelo National Battlefield. Enjoy your visit!
About
Tupelo National Battlefield
In July, 1864, Union 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.
Directions
Tupelo National Battlefield (NB) is a one-acre monument located on Main Street, Tupelo, Mississippi. Main Street in Tupelo is also known as Highway 6 and Highway 278. Tupelo NB sits on the south side of Main Street on the west side of Tupelo. Exit off the Natchez Trace Parkway onto Highway 6 (near Milepost 260), head east, into Tupelo. Travel one mile east and find Tupelo NB on the right side of Main Street. There is limited parking available adjacent to the monument.
Visitor Centers
Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
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. The Visitor Center is open every day of the year except December 25, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Central Time). The Natchez Trace Parkway can be reached at 800-305-7417.
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.