Vicksburg National Military Park in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Small Work on Line of Lee's Brigade.

Confederate Position Tablet.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 24, 2017

1. Small Work on Line of Lee's Brigade. Marker

Inscription. This work was held by the right of the 30th Alabama, under command of Col. Charles M. Shelley, with the 31st Alabama on its right. No direct assault was made on it, but the fire from this work materially assisted in repulsing the assaults, May 22, 1863 on the lines to its right and left. During the defense, Brig. Gen. S. D. Lee. commanding brigade, made his headquarters, in the daytime, at this work. The casualties in the 30th Alabama during the defense cannot be accurately stated.

Erected by National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 22, 1863.

Location. 32° 20.464′ N, 90° 51.505′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is on Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Confederate Avenue, 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. Vaiden (Mississippi) Battery; (here, next to this marker); C.S. Company E, (a few steps from this marker); C S Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen Dill Lee (within shouting distance of this marker); Mississippi 1st Light Artillery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Briefly Breaching the Line (about 800 feet away); Texas Johnston's Army (approx. 0.2 miles away); C.S. Waul's Texas Legion; Army of Vicksburg (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vicksburg National Military Park.

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2. Confederate General Stephen D. Lee

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Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 24, 2017

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Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.