Vicksburg National Military Park in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Ohio 4th Battery,
Front
Lieut. George Froehlich.
1st Div.; 15th Corps.
its divisions, and took part in the
assaults, May 19 and May 22, and
served during the siege, with no
reported casualties.
Erected by the State of Ohio.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 19.
Location. 32° 22.427′ N, 90° 50.821′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is on Union Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Union Avenue, Vicksburg MS 39183, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S. 4th Battery, (a few steps from this marker); Gustavus Lightfoot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thayer's Approach. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thayer’s Approach (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ewing's Brigade; Assault, May 19, 1863. (approx. 0.2 miles away); West Virginia 4th Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); C S Missouri Third Battery (approx. ¼ mile away); Martin L. Smith (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vicksburg National Military Park.
Regarding Ohio 4th Battery,. This unit was attached to Major General Frederick Steel's and Brigadier General John M. Thayer's 1st Division, Major General's William T. Sherman's and Frederick Steele's XV Army Corps, and commanded by Captain Louis Hoffman.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.