Baldwyn in Lee County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Battle of Brices Cross Roads

June 10, 1864

— The Western Campaign, 1864 —

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, 1999

1. The Western Campaign, 1864 and Battle of Brices Cross Roads, June 10, 1864, marker panels.

Inscription. 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 strike vigorously resulted in total victory by 4,787 Confederates over 7,900 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.

Erected by National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 34° 30.366′ N, 88° 43.716′ W. Marker is in Baldwyn, Mississippi, in Lee County. Marker is at the intersection of Bethany Road (State Highway 370) and County Route 833, on the right when traveling west on Bethany Road. This marker is at the Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site, approximately 15 miles north of Tupelo, Mississippi, on MS 370, off U.S. Highway 45. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baldwyn MS 38824, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. General Sturgis' Supreme Effort (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Brice's Cross Roads (here, next to this marker); Brice Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Bethany A.R.P. Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Federal's Second Battle Line (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Morton's Battery (about 400 feet away); Tyler's Flanking Maneuver (about 600 feet away); Brice's Cross Roads (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baldwyn.

More about this marker. On the main panel is a map showing Sherman's advance towards Johnston's defenses in Georgia and the clash between Sturgis and Forrest at Brice's Cross Roads in Mississippi. To the right is a panel with a map showing the major movements during the Battle of Brice's Cross Roads.

Also see . . . Battle of Brice's Cross Roads. National Park Service site. (Submitted on June 17, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Additional keywords. Tishimingo Creek

Battle of Brices Cross Roads Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, November 30, 2008

2. Battle of Brices Cross Roads Marker

Memorial: Battle of Brice's Cross Roads or Tishimingo Creek image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, circa 1999

3. Memorial: Battle of Brice's Cross Roads or Tishimingo Creek

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,291 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 17, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 2. submitted on September 25, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 3. submitted on June 17, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.