Is Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site open right now?
National Battlefield Site · MS
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Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site is open.
Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
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.
- Type
- National Battlefield Site
- State
- MS
- Nearest town
- Guntown
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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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Visitor info
Address260 Bethany Rd, Guntown, MS 38849
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Brices Crossroads National Battlefield Site Getting thereBrices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site can be found 15 miles north of Tupelo, Mississippi. Exit U.S. Highway 45 onto Mississippi 370, in Baldwyn, Mississippi. The battlefield is located 6 miles west of Baldwyn, on Mississippi 370.
How we read this status
We derive Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.