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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

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