National Battlefield · Mississippi, United States
Tupelo National Battlefield
Tupelo National Battlefield is a national battlefield in Mississippi, United States, covering 1.0 acres (0.4 ha), established in 1929.
National Battlefield · Mississippi, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Battlefield |
|---|---|
| Location | Mississippi, United States |
| Area | 1.0 acres (0.4 ha) |
| Established | 1929 |
| Coordinates | 34.2557° N, 88.7370° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Tupelo National Battlefield
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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) · Memphis, United States · 89.0 miles away
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) · Birmingham, United States · 123.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tupelo National Battlefield?
Tupelo National Battlefield is in Mississippi, United States (34.2557° N, 88.7370° W).
When was Tupelo National Battlefield established?
Tupelo National Battlefield was established in 1929, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Tupelo National Battlefield?
Tupelo National Battlefield covers 1.0 acres (0.4 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupelo_National_Battlefield — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/tupe/ — Official park page.