Near Vicksburg National Military Park in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Louisiana 22nd Infantry
(Detachment)
— Capt. Samuel Jones —
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 27, 2017
1. Louisiana 22nd Infantry Marker
Capt. J.P. Morlot
Served guns on the line of defense
May 18-July 4, 1863
Marks' Company
Capt. Washington Marks
Served guns on the river-front line
May 18-July 4, 1863
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 18, 1863.
Location. 32° 19.167′ N, 90° 53.82′ W. Marker is near Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is on Louisiana Circle west of Washington Street (Business U.S. 61), on the right when traveling west. Louisiana Circle is a detached park of the Vicksburg National Military Park and is subject to closing by the Park Service. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Louisiana Circle, Vicksburg MS 39180, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. C.S. Marks' Company, 22D Louisiana; (here, next to this marker); "The Widow Blakely" (a few steps from this marker); Louisiana Eighth Battalion (a few steps from this marker); Running the Gauntlet (within shouting distance of this marker); William H. Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); John W. Whitfield
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Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 27, 2017
2. Louisiana 22nd Infantry Marker in middle.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 27, 2017
3. The Louisiana Circle pull-off sign.
Louisiana Circle is located on Washington Street and overlooks the Mississippi River approximately 1 mile north of Interstate 20. The batteries at Louisiana Circle and South Fort were the southernmost anchors of the Confederate defensive line, and the heavy guns located at these positions had commanding views of the Mississippi River and the Federal naval approaches from the south. Confederate defenders at these locations participated in duels with the Union fleet and land-based artillery.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
