Vicksburg National Military Park in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
William W. Martin
Louisiana
Killed June 21 1863
Given by his friends
Erected 1911 by National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 21, 1863.
Location. 32° 22.314′ N, 90° 51.043′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is on Confederate Avenue, 0.4 miles west of Old Graveyard Road, on the right when traveling west. 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. U.S. Thayer's Approach. (here, next to this marker); Watching the Approach (here, next to this marker); U S Missouri 12th Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Iowa 26th Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Small Work on Left of Shoup's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); C S Missouri Third Battery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Louisiana 26th Infantry (about 500 feet away); Capt. Louis Guion (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vicksburg National Military Park.
More about this marker. Sculptor was Theo Alice Ruggles Kitson. The cost of the bronze was $300.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.