Vicksburg National Military Park in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Grant’s Headquarters
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 25, 2017
1. Grant’s Headquarters Marker
Inscription.
Grant’s Headquarters. . When Union forces arrived at Vicksburg, Union General Ulysses S. Grant chose a wood frame house near here as his headquarters. But the house ended up serving a very different purpose. During the night of May 21, 1863, Grant awakened to loud noises outside. His own men were tearing off the sideboards, unaware their commander was sleeping inside. Grant's annoyance turned to approval when he learned their plans: The planks and lumber would bridge a deep trench in front of Stockade Redan during next day's attack. With the house dismantled, Union headquarters was re-established in tents.
When Union forces arrived at Vicksburg, Union General Ulysses S. Grant chose a wood frame house near here as his headquarters. But the house ended up serving a very different purpose. During the night of May 21, 1863, Grant awakened to loud noises outside. His own men were tearing off the sideboards—unaware their commander was sleeping inside. Grant's annoyance turned to approval when he learned their plans: The planks and lumber would bridge a deep trench in front of Stockade Redan during next day's attack. With the house dismantled, Union headquarters was re-established in tents.
Erected by National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 21, 1863.
Location. 32° 22.646′ N, 90° 50.011′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is on Grant Avenue, 0.6 miles north of Union Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grant Avenue, Vicksburg MS 39183, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Grant’s Headquarters Marker near the Pennsylvania State Memorial.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 25, 2017
3. Nearby statue of General Ulysses S. Grant atop his horse.
Cost: $ 34,000
Sculptor: F.C. Hibbard
Erected: 1918
Location: Grant Circle
Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
