About 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.
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Location & Map
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site is located in Mississippi.
Operating Hours
The grounds of the Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site are open sunrise to sunset everyday of the year.
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Getting There
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site can be found 15 miles north of Tupelo, Mississippi. Exit U.S. Highway 45 onto Mississippi 370, in Baldwyn, Mississippi. The battlefield is located 6 miles west of Baldwyn, on Mississippi 370.
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Exploring The Brices Cross Roads Battlefield
The Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield was established in February of 1929 with the intention of preserving 1 acre in…
These locations are located off county roads. Much of the land beyond the informational markers is private land. Please respect…
Visitor Centers
Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
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…
Hours: The Parkway Visitor Center is open everyday except Thanksgiving, December 25, and January 1 from 9 am to 4:30 pm (Central Time).
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