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Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site Reenactors at the 140th anniversary of the Battle of Brices Cross Roads
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Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
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The Eagle atop the Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site Memorial.

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The eagle stands tall atop the Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site Memorial.

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site and Tupelo National Battlefield are designated units of the National Park Service. However, they are one-acre sites that are not staffed and visits are self-guiding. Both sites are administered by the Natchez Trace Parkway and questions and concerns should be directed there at 1-800-305-7417.

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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: July 30, 2006 at 16:50 MST