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Union Earthworks

Rienzi, Mississippi • Alcorn County

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About This Property

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The Union Earthworks in Rienzi, Mississippi, are a collection of well-preserved defensive fortifications constructed during the American Civil War. These remnants offer a tangible landscape of military strategy and engagement.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
7/25/1997
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1874 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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