Vicksburg National Military Park in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Mississippi 40th Infantry
Col W M Colbert
Moore's Brigade Forney's Division
Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 23, 2018
1. Mississippi 40th Infantry Marker
Casualties: Killed 12, Wounded 38, Total 50
Major R.B. Campbell killed
Erected by the State of Mississippi.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 18.
Location. 32° 21.153′ N, 90° 51.086′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is on Confederate Avenue, 0.6 miles south of Pemberton Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Confederate 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. Remembering the Sacrifices (a few steps from this marker); Samuel H. Lockett (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Siege Operations, May 23-July 4. (about 300 feet away); Assault on the Confederate Line of Defense, May 22. (about 400 feet away); Assault on the Confederate Line of Defense, May 19. (about 400 feet away); John C Pemberton (about 400 feet away); Engagement at Big Black River Bridge, Mississippi, May 17.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 23, 2018
2. View from monument towards Pemberton Circle.
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Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 25, 2017
3. View of Vicksburg Battlefield park entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
