Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
The Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest, but its long-term effect on the war proved costly for the Confederates.
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About Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
The Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest, but its long-term effect on the war proved costly for the Confederates.
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Driving times from Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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Mississippi is classified as a humid subtropical climate, the weather ranges from mild winters to hot summers with high humidity between May and September. Average high temperatures reach into the high 80's in summer, and into the high 40's in winter. Check local forecasts to plan your trip.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site?
- Popular activities include Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail (21 min), Tupelo National Battlefield (28 min), Shiloh National Military Park (1 h 4 min), Natchez Trace Parkway (1 h 17 min), Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (2 h 17 min), Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (2 h 21 min).