Brice's Crossroads -- Brice's Crossroads NBP, Baldwyn MS - Civil War Discovery Trail Sites on Waymarking.com

Brice's Crossroads national Battlefield Park is located in a small town of Baldwyn MS, not too far off the Natchez trace or from Tupelo MS.

From a nearby interpretive sign:

"THE WESTERN CAMPAIGN 1864

When General Sherman advanced on Atlanta, General Forrest sought to destroy the union supply line between Nashville and Chattanooga. He had nearly reached the Tennessee River when he had to turn back to meet a union force marching southeast from Memphis under general Sturgis.

Forrest’s remarkable ability to concentrate his men quickly and to strike vigorously resulted in total victory by 4787 Confederates over 7900 federal troops, who retreated in confusion to Memphis.

Yet Forrest was diverted from his primary mission of destroying the supply line. Sherman continued his march toward Atlanta."

Type of site: Battlefield Address: Brice's Crossroads NBP Baldwyn, MS Admission Charged: No Charge Website: [Web Link] Phone Number: Not listed Driving Directions: Not listed

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