Vicksburg National Military Park in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Eugene Erwin
Killed in battle June 25 1863
Erected 1916 by the U.S. Government.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 25, 1863.
Location. 32° 21.516′ N, 90° 50.66′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi, in Warren County. It can be reached from Old Jackson Road. Located atop the 3rd Louisiana Redan, tour stop 3. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Old Jackson Road, 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: Pembroke S· Senteny (here, next to this marker); C S Missouri (a few steps from this marker); Melancthon Smith (a few steps from this marker); Third Louisiana Redan, On Left of Jackson Road. (a few steps from this marker); C.S. Appeal (Arkansas) Battery; (a few steps from this marker); Affair of the Crater; June 25-26, 1863. (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named C.S. Appeal (Arkansas) Battery; (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Logan's Approach. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vicksburg National Military Park.
Regarding Eugene Erwin. The cost of the bronze was $190 and the pedestal was $180. The sculptor was George T. Brewster.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 384 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.


