Elvis Presley Birthplace in Tupelo, Mississippi

Not to be outdone by Graceland or Sun Studio in Memphis, the childhood of Elvis Presley is chronicled at his birthplace in Tupelo, Mississippi. Complete with the home Elvis was born in, the family car, and the church Elvis acquired his love of gospel music in, the site (and Tupelo in general) does a nice job of paying tribute to where this legendary story began.
 

Elvis Presley's childhood home.

The hardware store where Elvis bought his first guitar in 1946.

Tupelo National Battlefield in Mississippi

Located in Tupelo, Mississippi, the Tupelo National Battlefield commemorates the American Civil War battle that took place here on July 14 and 15 in 1864. The Union victory over the Confederate forces helped to maintain the supply chain during the Atlanta Campaign. More details below.