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Tupelo National BattlefieldFederal and Confederate Artillery prepared for early morning work on July 14, 1864 at Tupelo.
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Tupelo National Battlefield
Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Are there park rangers stationed at Tupelo National Battlefield?

No, the one-acre memorial site is not staffed and there are no visitor facilities located at the site.  Visitors should direct their questions to the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center located six miles north of the battlefield site on the Parkway at milepost 266.

2.  Is the Battle of Tupelo known by any other name?

Yes, it is also known as the Battle of Harrisburg.  In 1864 Harrisburg was a more substantial town than nearby Tupelo, but Tupelo was located on the new Mobile & Ohio Railroad.  Over the years since the battle, Tupelo has grown and Harrisburg has been overtaken over by it.

The General Beauregard is a ferry boat operated by Fort Sumter Tours, Inc.  

Did You Know?
Visitors without their own boat cannot reach Fort Sumter from Fort Moultrie. A concession-operated ferry service takes visitors to Fort Sumter from downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant. Fort Sumter National Monument, SC
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Last Updated: August 01, 2006 at 11:47 EST