Vicksburg National Military Park in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Right of Green's Brigade, After June 2.
Confederate Position Tablet
Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 23, 2018
1. Right of Green's Brigade, After June 2. Marker
The line from the right of the 7th Mississippi Infantry Battalion to near Glass’ Bayou was held, May 19 and May 22, 1863, and the assaults of the Union force repulsed, by the 37th and 38th Mississippi. The casualties in the two regiments, on those days, cannot be accurately stated. Hebert's Brigade shortened its line, June 2, by closing to the right and Green's Brigade took position in the line of defense, resting its right at this point.Erected by the United States War Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1863.
Location. 32° 21.937′ N, 90° 50.741′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is on Confederate Avenue, 0.4 miles south of Old Graveyard Road, 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. Mississippi 37th Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Ransom's Brigade; Assault, Afternoon of May 22, 1863. (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wisconsin 14th Infantry
Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 23, 2018
2. View of Right of Green's Brigade Marker looking south on Confederate Avenue.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
