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Historic Homes & Buildings

• Lyric Theatre (circa 1912)
  201 North Broadway Street • Tupelo, MS 38802
  662-844-1935
  Home of Tupelo Community Theatre, the brick Art Deco-style Lyric was "one of the few buildings to escape the fury of the 1936 tornado unscathed." Originally named the Comos, the Lyric's balcony is rumored to be the location of Elvis’ first kiss.  map

• Pvt. John Allen National Fish Hatchery
  111 Elizabeth Street • Tupelo, MS 38802
  662-842-1341
  This large fish hatchery propagates native fish for use in restocking programs.  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

• Brice's Crossroads National Battlefield
  Rural Route 1 • Tupelo, MS 38801
  Natchez Trace Parkway
  662-680-4025
  This is the site of a significant Confederate victory over Union forces in June 1864. It is located only fifteen miles north of Tupelo and west six miles at Baldwyn.  map

• Tupelo National Battlefield
  West Main Street
  662-841-6521
  An historic battlefield, this area contains two cannons and monuments commemorating both Union and Confederate armies.  map

Libraries & Research Centers

• Lee-Itawamba Library System
  219 North Madison Street • Tupelo, MS 38801
  662-841-9029
  The collections at this Library are sure to interest and excite lovers of literature, art and history.  map

Museums & Galleries

• Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum
  306 Elvis Presley Boulevard • Tupelo, MS 38801
  662-841-1245
  Visit the original two-bedroom birthplace of the King of Rock & Roll. A museum, memorial garden, and a memorial chapel are also on the grounds. more...  map

• Gum Tree Museum
  Main Street • Tupelo, MS 38802
  Located Downtown
  662-844-ARTS
  This downtown art museum features exhibitions, work shops, lectures, and other activities. more...  map

• Oren Dunn City Museum
  James L. Ballard Park • Tupelo, MS 38804
  Off West Main Street
  662-841-6438
  Unique and interesting, this musueum commemorates the entire span of Northeast Mississippi's colorful history.  map

• Tupelo Auto Museum
  375 East Main Street • Tupelo, MS 38801
  662-842-4242
  From collectible cars to vintage gas pumps, this museum has a collection that will impress every car enthusiast. View antique and rare automobiles, memorabilia and accessories. more...  map