Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site - Baldwyn MS
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 34° 30.415 W 088° 43.639
16S E 341431 N 3819718
The Battle of Brice's Cross Roads was fought on Friday, June 10, 1864, near Baldwyn, Mississippi, then part of the Confederate States of America. The battle was a victory for the Confederates.
Waymark Code: WM16RBZ
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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From Wikipedia

"The Battle of Brice's Cross Roads, also known as the Battle of Tishomingo Creek or the Battle of Guntown, was fought on Friday, June 10, 1864, near Baldwyn, Mississippi, then part of the Confederate States of America. A Federal expedition from Memphis, Tennessee, of 4,800 infantry and 3,300 cavalry, under the command of Brigadier-General Samuel D. Sturgis, was defeated by a Confederate force of 3,500 cavalry under the command of Major-General Nathan B. Forrest. The battle was a victory for the Confederates. Forrest inflicted heavy casualties on the Federal force and captured more than 1,600 prisoners of war, 18 artillery pieces, and wagons loaded with supplies. Once Sturgis reached Memphis, he asked to be relieved of his command."

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Street address:
260 Bethany Rd
Guntown, MS United States
38849


County / Borough / Parish: Lee County

Year listed: 1966

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Military

Periods of significance: 1850-1874

Historic function: Camp; Battle site

Current function: Park; Agricultural fields

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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