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Tupelo National BattlefieldThe Tupelo Battlefield Monument is flanked by two artillery pieces.
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Tupelo National Battlefield
Plan Your Visit
Tupelo National Battlefield is located on Miss. Hwy. 6 (Main St.) in Tupelo, Mississippi.
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Tupelo National Battlefield is a one-acre site located on Hwy. 6 (Main St.) in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Tupelo National Battlefield is administered by the Natchez Trace Parkway.  Questions or concerns that you have regarding Tupelo National Battlefield should be directed to the Natchez Trace Parkway at 1-800-305-7417.

Because there are no visitor facilities at the battlefield, consider visiting the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center located along the Parkway at Milepost 266 near the intersection of Highway 145 (Glouster St.) and the Parkway. The Visitor Center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Central Time) every day except December 25.  The Visitor Center has literature and information about the battle. For more information, or to receive a brochure about the battle, call the Visitor Center at 800-305-7417.

Skolai Pass  

Did You Know?
Skolai Pass was named by U. S. Army Lt. Frederick Schwatka for Copper River Ahtna Chief Nicolai, or “Skolai”, as he was known to the upper Tanana River natives.

Last Updated: September 22, 2006 at 16:14 EST