Near Grand Gulf in Claiborne County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Site of Hot Shot Furnace
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1863.
Location. 32° 2.585′ N, 91° 3.098′ W. Marker is near Grand Gulf, Mississippi, in Claiborne County. Marker can be reached from Grand Gulf Road, 1.8 miles north of Frazier Road when traveling north. This marker, along with several others, are located in a wooded area at the end of Grand Gulf Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Gibson MS 39150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Point of Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Cobun (within shouting distance of this marker); Whirlpool (within shouting distance of this marker); Naval Battle During Grant’s Campaign (within shouting distance of this marker); On to Vicksburg (approx. 0.7 miles away); Grand Gulf (approx. 0.7 miles away); Town of Grand Gulf (approx. 0.7 miles away); Confederate Rifle Pits (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Gulf.
Also see . . . The Battle of Grand Gulf. (Submitted on July 18, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 18, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.