Vicksburg in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Christ Episcopal Church

Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 23, 2018

1. Christ Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. Founded 1828. Nave and tower constructed 1839-43. Cornerstone laid by Bishop Leonidas Polk. Despite the bombardment, the Rev. W.W. Lord conducted daily services here during the Siege of Vicksburg.

Erected 1972 by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.

Location. 32° 21.212′ N, 90° 52.55′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in Warren County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Locust Street on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1115 Main Street, 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: A different marker also named Christ Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); Main Street Historic District and Amendment Area

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); Antebellum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Newit Vick's Original Vicksburg (about 400 feet away); Anchuca (about 500 feet away); In Memory of Dr. Hugh S. Bodley (about 600 feet away); Happy Home (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vicksburg.

The Christ Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 23, 2018

2. The Christ Episcopal Church

Church added to the National Register of Historic Places. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 23, 2018

3. Church added to the National Register of Historic Places.

City of Vicksburg Heritage Walking Trail marker about the Christ Episcopal Church. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 23, 2018

4. City of Vicksburg Heritage Walking Trail marker about the Christ Episcopal Church.

Leonidas Polk image. Click for full size.

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5. Leonidas Polk

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 26, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.