Tupelo National Battlefield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tupelo National Battlefield |
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Battle of Tupelo Memorial, 2006
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| Location | Tupelo, Mississippi, United States |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Established | February 21, 1929 |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
| Website | Tupelo National Battlefield |
| Designated | October 15, 1966 |
| Reference no. | 66000068 |
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The Tupelo National Battlefield is a special place that remembers an important battle from the American Civil War. This battle, also called the Battle of Harrisburg, happened near Tupelo, Mississippi, on July 14 and 15, 1864.
During this fight, soldiers from the Union army won against the Confederate army. This victory was very important. It helped keep the supply lines safe for General Sherman as he led his troops in the Atlanta Campaign. Keeping these supply lines open meant his army could get the food and equipment they needed to continue fighting.
History of the Battlefield
The Tupelo National Battlefield was first created on February 21, 1929. Back then, it was known as the "Tupelo Battlefield Site."
A few years later, on August 10, 1933, the site was given to the National Park Service. This is the same group that manages many of America's national parks and historic places today. They help protect and share the history of these important locations.
In 1936, a very strong storm, the Tupelo-Gainesville Tornado, hit the area. It was so powerful that it destroyed the concrete monument that honored the battle. The monument was ripped from the ground and broken into pieces.
On October 15, 1966, the battlefield was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places across the country that are important to American history and should be preserved.
