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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. Brices Cross Roads is an excellent example of winning the battle, but losing the war.

 

 
The 1864 Battles of Brices Cross Roads and Tupelo are related to the Atlanta Campaign.

Why the Battle Happened

Civil War battles were never isolated incidents. They were the result of a series of events and they impacted future events. Find out why the Battle of Brices Cross Roads happened.
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Infantry, Cavalry, and Artillery played a role at the battle.

The Battle

As the sun rose on June 10, 1864, more than 11,000 soldiers prepared for a long, hot, battle. By sundown, more than 2,400 were unaccounted for.
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Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
2680 Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo, MS 38804

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Phone

For more information
(800) 305-7417

Park business
(662) 680-4025

Fax

(662) 680-4034

Climate

In the summer, expect hot, humid weather, high temperatures typically in the 90s. Expect mild winters with occasional freezing. Spring and fall are very pleasant. Call 1-800-305-7417 for current conditions.
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Black soldiers played a critical role in the Battle of Brices Cross Roads.  

Did You Know?
At the Battle of Brices Cross Roads, half of the 223 Union soldiers that were reported as killed belonged to Bouton's Brigade of United States Colored Troops. Most served in the 55th and 59th USCT.

Last Updated: May 15, 2008 at 12:48 EST