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Brice's Crossroads National Battlefield and Visitors Center

History buffs will enjoy two battlefield trails, five markers, two cemeteries, a visitors center, permanent and temporary flag exhibits, bookstore gallery, video, Civil War art/prints and auto tour of this historical battlefield. Site where Confederate cavalry, under the command of General Nathan Bedford Forrest, defeated Union troops and forced their withdrawal to Memphis.
607 Grisham St.
Baldwyn, MS 38824
Phone: 662.365.3969
www.bricescrossroads.com
Hours: Battlefield-Year round; Visitors Center-Tue-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Closed major holidays
Admission: Battlefield-No charge; Visitors Center-$3 Adults
 

Brussel's Bonsai Nursery

Brussel's Bonsai is the largest importer and grower of fine bonsai in the United States. Visit our new, state-of-the-art facility.
8125 Center Hill Rd.
Olive Branch, MS 38654
Phone: 901.521.8187
Fax: 662.895.4157
Toll-Free: 800.582.2593
www.brusselsbonsai.com
Admission: Free
 

Bryan Reading Park

The Bryan Reading Park was generously donated from the Bryan Foods Family that originated in West Point. Park offers visitors a chance to sit outside and relax while reading a book, perhaps from the public library across the street. Features of the park area an active fountain that children can run through and enjoy on a hot day, and a vibrant mural painted on the adjacent building's wall.
Downtown area
West Point, MS
Phone: 662.494.5121
Toll-Free: 1.866.494.5127
www.westpointms.org
Admission: Free
 

C & D Jarnagin Co., Inc.

Manufacturers of authentic reproduction historical clothing, footwear, tinware and leather accoutrements, 1750-1860, military and civilian.
113 Fillmore St.
Corinth, MS 38835-1860
Phone: 662.287.4977
Fax: 662.287.6033
www.jarnaginco.com
Hours: Mon-Sat
Admission: Free
 

Cartney-Hunt House

c. 1828. The Cartney-Hunt House, the oldest brick house in North Mississippi, was built for one of Columbus' first merchants. This Federal-style structure won awards for its restoration in 1982 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located on Columbus' historic Southside, it is operated as a bed & breakfast inn.
408 Seventh St. South
Columbus, MS 39701
Phone: 662.244.7232
Toll-Free: 1.800.327.2686
www.cartney-hunthouse.com
Hours: Drive by only
Admission Free

 

Cedar Hill Farm

Cedar Hill Farm is a family owned and operated farm with 120 acres of rolling hills, surrounded by cedar tree lined fences and woods. Each year improvements are made to make Cedar Hill Farm one of the top Agri-Tourism businesses in the Mid-South. In season, you can pick your own strawberries, blackberries and vegetables, and in the fall and winter, choose and cut your own Pumpkin and Christmas tree. Cedar Hill Farm is open to the public seasonally and open by reservation for private parties, corporate events, family reunions and weddings year around. Every season brings something new to the farm. The Snack Bar will still be open to the public during our Fall Festival, Annual Easter Egg Hunts and our Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Hours.
008 Love Road Hernando, Ms. 38632
Phone (662) 429-2540
Fax (662) 449-3421
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Cedar Oaks

This Greek Revival home, designed by William Turner, was used as headquarters for General McPherson during Grant's occupation of Oxford in 1862. Molly Turner Orr gathered a fire brigade to save the home in 1864 after being set aflame by occupying Union troops. Nearly a century later, Cedar Oaks was moved 2.2 miles from its original location when it was threatened with demolition. Currently open for pre-arranged groups only.
601 Murray Dr.
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: 662.234.1532
Admission: $4 per person
 

Civil War Battle of Okolona Sites

Identified and marked sites of the battle that took place on February 22, 1864.
Hwy 41 North
Okolona, MS 38860
Phone: 662.447.5913
Fax: 662.447.0254
www.okolona.org
Hours: Dawn to dusk; Drive by only
Admission: Free
 

Civil War Earthworks

Corinth has the largest number of intact Civil War earthworks in the nation. These earthworks were constructed by both the Confederate and Union armies stationed at Corinth and were used in the defense of the city.
Various Sites
Corinth, MS 38835
Phone: 662.287.8300
Toll-Free: 1.800.748.9048
www.corinth.net
Hours: Daily, dawn to dusk
Admission: Free
 

Clay Art by Tab Boren

Decorative handmade pottery well known for unique designs that differentiate from other local lines. Ever changing, Tab strives to be a trend setter, pushing the clay to its limits. Member of the Craftsman's Guild of Mississippi and a third generation potter.
710 Hodges Dr.
Mantachie, MS 38855
Phone: 662.282.7722
www.tabboren.com
Hours: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & By appointment
Admission: Free
 
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