Near Bruinsburg in Claiborne County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Battle of Port Gibson – Grant’s March

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Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 2, 2017

1. Battle of Port Gibson – Grant’s March Marker

Inscription. The Battle of Port Gibson was one of the turning points of the War between the States, since this defeat of the Confederates led to the capture of Vicksburg. This strategic battle was fought eight miles west of Bethel Church on May 1, 1863. When Confederates under Brig. Gen. J.S. Bowen repulsed the Union navy at Grand Gulf, Major Gen. U.S. Grant landed his troops on the Louisiana side and marched them down river. The Union forces were brought across by Read Admiral D.D. Porter’s troop transports, landing at Bruinsburg. This was the largest amphibious landing of troops prior to World War II. Brought were only enough horses to pull the artillery. A portion of the troops turned left following the road past Windsor, but the bulk turned right, coming to Bethel Church, and turning east here. As the long column tramped down this road many officers were on foot. Supplies were piled on all sorts of wagons and carriages for the surprise march on the Confederates.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant

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series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1863.

Location. 31° 54.389′ N, 91° 7.784′ W. Marker is near Bruinsburg, Mississippi, in Claiborne County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 552 and Russum Westside Road, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 552. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Battle of Port Gibson – The Battle (within shouting distance of this marker); Bethel Church (within shouting distance

Gen. John S. Bowen image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse

2. Gen. John S. Bowen

of this marker); Canemount Plantation (approx. 0.9 miles away); Alcorn Agricultural And Mechanical College (approx. 2.2 miles away); Oakland College (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Chapel (approx. 2.2 miles away); Oakland Memorial Chapel (approx. 2.2 miles away); Alcorn State University (1871) (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bruinsburg.

Also see . . . Bruinsburg Crossing (April 30-May 1). (Submitted on July 19, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 2, 2017

3. Battle of Port Gibson – Grant’s March Marker

Gen. U. S. Grant image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse

4. Gen. U. S. Grant

Vicksburg Campaign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse

5. Vicksburg Campaign

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,067 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 19, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.