Vicksburg National Military Park in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
C.S. Artillery Company,
Waul's Texas Legion; Army of Vicksburg.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 23, 2018
1. C.S. Artillery Company, Marker
Part of the company served pieces, number, kind and caliber unknown, on the line of Moore's Brigade in undetermined positions from May 18 to the end of the defense, July 4,1863. A detachment probably served one Whitworth Rifle on the line of Shoup's Brigade, May 19, until it was disabled from effect of its own shot.
Erected by the United States War Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 18, 1863.
Location. 32° 20.83′ N, 90° 51.272′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is on Confederate Avenue, 0.4 miles Pemberton Circle, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Confederate 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. C.S. Company A, 1st Mississippi Light Artillery; (a few steps from this marker); Jefferson Davis (a few steps from this marker); C.S. Company B, (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anshe Chesed Congregation (about 300 feet away); C S Missouri (about 300 feet away); Mississippi Company A 1st Light Artillery
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Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Waul's Texas Legion. (Submitted on March 29, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Additional keywords. C.S. Artillery Company,
Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 23, 2018
2. Marker is behind statue of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 23, 2018
3. View from marker towards park exit.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
