Vicksburg National Military Park in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
U.S. Detached for Service on Gunboats;
Fifty Eighth Ohio Infantry
— Army of the Tennessee. —
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 25, 2017
1. U.S. Detached for Service on Gunboats; Marker
This regiment was detailed for service on gunboats by order
of Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman, dated February 6, 1863; before
that date it was attached to 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 15th Corps,
Army of the Tennessee. Casualties: in the bombardment of
Grand Gulf, April 29, killed 1, wounded 18, total 19; near Yazoo
City, May 23, killed 1; near Vicksburg, May 23, wounded 5; near
Vicksburg, May 27, killed 3, wounded 1, total 4; and during
remainder of the siege, not reported. Aggregate reported casualties
in regiment during the campaign and siege, killed 5, wounded 24,
total 29.Erected by National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is February 6, 1863.
Location. 32° 22.628′ N, 90° 50.089′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is on Grant Circle west of Grant Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S. Detached for Service on Gunboats (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named U.S. Detached for Service on Gunboats; (here, next to this marker); Battle of Port Gibson, Mississippi, May 1. (a few steps from this marker); Engagement at Raymond, Mississippi, May 12. (within shouting distance of this marker); Ulysses S. Grant (within shouting distance of this marker); Engagement at Jackson, Mississippi, May 14. (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Champion's Hill, Mississippi, May 16. (within shouting distance of this marker); Assault on the Confederate Line of Defense, May 19. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vicksburg National Military Park.
Additional keywords. U.S. Detached for Service on Gunboats;
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 25, 2017
2. U.S. Detached for Service on Gunboats; Marker on right.
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 166 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
