Grand Gulf in Claiborne County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Confederate Memorial Chapel

Grand Gulf Historic Tour

Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 26, 2017

1. Confederate Memorial Chapel Marker

Inscription. The building was donated to the State of Mississippi by the Rodney Foundation. It was moved to this site in 1983, and has been restored to its original condition. It will be used as a non-denominational chapel by religious and other groups approved by the Park. It is expected that its use will be on the same high level of conduct and purpose as exemplified by its original users.

Erected by the Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.

Location. 32° 1.832′ N, 91° 3.149′ W. Marker is in Grand Gulf, Mississippi, in Claiborne County. It can be reached from the intersection of Grand Gulf Road and River Road. Located at the Grand Gulf Military Park (Fee charged). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12006 Grand Gulf Road, Port Gibson MS 39150, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi, in Natchez Trace Corridor,

and in Greater Jackson.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rodney Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Rodney Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church (here, next to this marker); Scotia (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Wheel (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Gulf Military Park

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Buildup for War (about 300 feet away); War Comes to Grand Gulf (about 300 feet away); Supporting Battery (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Gulf.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on the Grand Gulf Military State Park. (Submitted on June 5, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Confederate Memorial Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 26, 2017

2. Confederate Memorial Chapel

Marker is closest one to front.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 2, 2017

3. Confederate Memorial Chapel

Confederate Memorial Chapel (Inside) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 2, 2017

4. Confederate Memorial Chapel (Inside)

Confederate Memorial Chapel Organ image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 2, 2017

5. Confederate Memorial Chapel Organ

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 447 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 17, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.