Near Port Gibson in Claiborne County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
The Shaifer Farmstead
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 30, 2019
1. The Shaifer Farmstead Marker
From here you see where the nineteenth century path intersects with the auxiliary "plantation road." During the battle, this road provided the Union command a direct link with their left flank engaged along the Bruinsburg Road to the north.
Historically, the Shaifers had used this road to carry produce to the landing on Bayou Pierre for transport to market. Unlike many plantations that produced cotton almost exclusively, the Shaifer farm and others in this area grew fruits and vegetables commercially.
Photo captions
Left: This soil's stability and fertility are constantly threatened. The canebrake bottoms were best used as pastures with crops and orchards on the higher ground.
Right: As implied in this painting detail by William Duffner of the 24th Indiana Infantry, USA, the plantation extended from here, with residential quarters and barns.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil.
Location. 31° 56.902′ N, 91° 2.164′ W. Marker is near Port Gibson, Mississippi,
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Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi, in Natchez Trace Corridor, and in Greater Jackson. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, 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: The Quandary of Freedom (a few steps from this marker); At the Center of the Battle (a few steps from this marker); Field Surgery on the Porch (a few steps from this marker); Reconciliation and Reunions (within shouting distance of this marker); From This Site (within shouting distance of this
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 30, 2019
2. The Shaifer Farmstead Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 451 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
