Description - This site commemorates a battle initiated by Union forces to keep Confederate troops from disrupting Union supply routes, and commemorates a battle initiated by Union forces to keep Confederate troops from disrupting Union supply routes.
Attractions
- The Confederate cavalry was employed with extraordinary skill here during the battle of June 10, 1864. The site commemorates a battle initiated by Union forces to keep Confederate troops from disrupting Union supply routes.
Recreation - Folders are available both at the Site and at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center. Markers at the site describe the battle that took place. Climate - Mississippi lies mainly in the subtropics. The climate is mild with the coldest months experiencing low temperatures near 40 degrees F. Summer temperatures frequently reach 100 degrees F, with coastal breezes providing cooling relief. Humidity is highest in August and September reaching an average close to 90%. The highest rainfall comes during the spring months, but December and January are wet, too. Expect temperatures in the northeastern region to be somewhat cooler than the rest of the state. Location -
The site is 6 miles (9.6 km) west of Baldwyn on US 45 & MS 370. A map is available above on this page.
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