Union Earthworks
About Union Earthworks
Union Earthworks was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 25, 1997. The Register lists it for its military, at the local level.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 17 MB · National Archives↗Finding Union Earthworks
0.5 miles northeast of the junction of US 45 and MS 356, in Rienzi, MS
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Union Earthworks
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Union Earthworks
Is Union Earthworks on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 25, 1997 (Register number 97000770).
Is Union Earthworks a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Siege and Battle of Corinth, 15.1 miles away.
Can you visit Union 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 Union Earthworks?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 17 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 73890844. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.