Vicksburg in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
John Gregg
Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 24, 2017
1. John Gregg Marker
Commanding Brigade
Walker's Division
Johnston's Army
Erected 1914 by the U.S. Government.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 32° 20.729′ N, 90° 51.348′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in Warren County. It is at the intersection of Melborn Place and Clay Street, on the right when traveling south on Melborn Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Melborn Place, Vicksburg MS 39183, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Natchez Trace Corridor and in Greater Jackson. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in the Mississippi Delta, 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: Matthew D. Ector (a few steps from this marker); Anshe Chesed Congregation (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); C.S. Company B, (about 500 feet away); Temple Anshe Chesed Cemetery (about 500 feet away); C S Missouri (about 600 feet away); Benton's Brigade: Assault, May 22, 1863 (about 700 feet away); Burbridge's Brigade: Assault, May 22, 1863 (about 700 feet away); C.S. Artillery Company, (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vicksburg.
More about this marker. Cost of the bronze statue was $555 and the pedestal was $220. The sculptor was Solon H. Borghlum.
Also see . . .
this page online
Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 24, 2017
2. John Gregg bronze statue.
Public domain (LOC)
3. John Gregg wearing Confederate uniform.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 24, 2017
4. John Gregg statue in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 23, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
