In July, 1864, federal 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.
What you’ll hear
2 places to explore in this park.
- Battle of Old Town Creek July 15, 1864
- Tupelo National Battlefield Monument
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