Vicksburg in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
C.S. Company A,
8th Louisiana Heavy Art. Battalion;
— River Batteries; Army of Vicksburg. —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2016
1. C.S. Company A, Marker
The company served one 10-inch Columbiad in this position from May 18 to the end of the defense, July 4, 1863.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. 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 May 18, 1863.
Location. 32° 21.199′ N, 90° 52.929′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is on Levee Street, 0.1 miles north of Grove Street, on the right when traveling north. Located along the sidewalk, near the southwest corner of the Lower Mississippi River Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Levee St, 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. Motor Vessel Mississippi IV (within shouting distance of this marker); 61 Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); Mississippi River Commission (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Flagships of the MRC (about 300 feet away); Railroads and Rivers (about 400 feet away); William R. Ferris (about 500 feet away); Jitney Jungle (about 500 feet away); The Vicksburg Campaign and Siege (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vicksburg.
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2016
2. C.S. Company A, Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
