Tupelo National Battlefield
Designation: National Battlefield
Location: Mississippi
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
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.
🚗 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.
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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,
Credit: NPS Photo
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Feb 3
Moderate rain
High: 54.3°F | Low: 34.5°F
Humidity: 87%
Wind: 12.8 mph
Rain Chance: 70%
UV Index: 0.2
Sunrise: 06:51 AM
Sunset: 05:28 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (99%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 40.7°F
Cloud Cover: 70%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
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Wednesday, Feb 4
Overcast
High: 36°F | Low: 27.5°F
Humidity: 86%
Wind: 12.3 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.5
Sunrise: 06:50 AM
Sunset: 05:29 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (95%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 30.5°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
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Thursday, Feb 5
Partly Cloudy
High: 42.6°F | Low: 25.2°F
Humidity: 68%
Wind: 8.5 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.7
Sunrise: 06:49 AM
Sunset: 05:30 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (89%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 26°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
2083 Main St
Tupelo, MS 38801
🏤 Mailing Address:
2680 Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo, MS 38804
📞 Voice Phone: 18003057417
📞 Fax Phone: 6626804033
✉️ Email: natr_interpretation@nps.gov