Vicksburg in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
"The War Between the States"
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 25, 2017
1. "The War Between the States" Marker
Inscription.
"The War Between the States". . Vicksburg voters opposed secession but once the war began they supported the Confederacy, over 2500 local men joining the Southern ranks. The first attack on Vicksburg was in the spring of 1862. The enemy was repulsed, Col. James Autry telling them "Mississippians don't know the meaning of the word 'surrender....' During that time the CSS Arkansas attacked and crippled the Union fleet and thwarted the efforts of a Union ironclad in a battle in front of the city. It was a stunning Confederate victory. In the winter of 1862 Union troops were badly defeated at Chickasaw Bayou north of town. Unable to take the city by storm, Northern troops lay siege for 47 days - May 17 to July 4, 1863. The Union victory is considered by many to be the turning point of the war. Few cities suffered or sacrificed more for the Southern cause than did Vicksburg.,
In Memory of , Blanche Smith Terry, 1921-2004 , Historian and Assistant Director , Old Court House Museum-Eva W. Davis Memorial , Sponsored by her family, friends and the , Vicksburg and Warren Historical Society.
Vicksburg voters opposed secession but once the war began they supported the Confederacy, over 2500 local men joining the Southern ranks.
The first attack on Vicksburg was in the spring of 1862. The enemy was repulsed, Col. James Autry telling them "Mississippians don't know the meaning of the word 'surrender....' During that time the CSS Arkansas attacked and crippled the Union fleet and thwarted the efforts of a Union ironclad in a battle in front of the city. It was a stunning Confederate victory.
In the winter of 1862 Union troops were badly defeated at Chickasaw Bayou north of town. Unable to take the city by storm, Northern troops lay siege for 47 days - May 17 to July 4, 1863.
The Union victory is considered by many to be the turning point of the war. Few cities suffered or sacrificed more for the Southern cause than did Vicksburg.
In Memory of
Blanche Smith Terry, 1921-2004
Historian and Assistant Director
Old Court House Museum-Eva W. Davis Memorial
Sponsored by her family, friends and the
Vicksburg and Warren Historical Society
Erected 2006 by the City of Vicksburg Riverfront Mural Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 17.
Location. 32° 21.046′ N, 90° 53.041′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is on Levee Street north of Clay Street, on the left when traveling north. The Vicksburg Riverfront Murals are located on the Yazoo Diversion Canal levee wall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Levee Street, Vicksburg MS 39183, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
