Vicksburg National Military Park in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
U.S. Battery B,
1st Illinois Light Artillery;
— 2D Div.; 15th Corps: Army of the Tennessee. —
Lieut. Israel P. Rumsey.
Erected by National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1863.
Location. 32° 22.293′ N, 90° 50.392′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of Union Avenue and Old Graveyard Road, on the right when traveling north on Union Avenue. 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. Battery H, (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Battery B, (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ohio Thirtieth Infantry; (about 400 feet away); Ohio Thirty Seventh Infantry; (about 400 feet away); Dash of Courage (about 400 feet away); Buckland's Brigade; Assaults, May 19 and May 22, 1863. (about 400 feet away); Iowa 2nd Battery (about 400 feet away); U.S. Ewing's Approach. (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vicksburg National Military Park.
Additional keywords. U.S. Battery B,
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.