Confederate Earthworks
About Confederate Earthworks
Confederate Earthworks was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 2, 1973: the first place in Grenada to be listed. Only 58 of Mississippi’s 1,375 listings are older. The Register lists it for its military, at the state level. The listing covers 12 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 21 MB · National Archives↗Finding Confederate Earthworks
West of Grenada off MS 8, in Grenada, MS
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
6 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Confederate Earthworks
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Confederate Earthworks
Is Confederate Earthworks on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 2, 1973 (Register number 73001008).
Is Confederate Earthworks a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Confederate Earthworks?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Confederate Earthworks?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 21 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 73891162. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.