Near Raymond in Hinds County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Confederate Commanders

Battle of Raymond

Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 30, 2021

1. Confederate Commanders Marker

Inscription. Gregg's Brigade was called up from Port Hudson, Louisiana, and arrived in Jackson, Mississippi, on Saturday, May 9, 1863. On Sunday night Pemberton ordered the brigade to march to Raymond, where it arrived Monday afternoon, May 11. During the Battle of Raymond on May 12, Walker's 3d Tennessee and Granbury's 7th Texas saw the heaviest action and suffered the most casualties among Confederate units. Col. Randal MacGavock, commander of the 10th and 30t Tennessee Consolidated, was killed in action.

Erected 2016 by the Friends of Raymond Battlefield.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1863.

Location. 32° 14.629′ N, 90° 26.608′ W. Marker is near Raymond, Mississippi, in Hinds County. Marker is on Port Gibson Street, 0.3 miles south of Old Port Gibson Road, on the right. Located at Raymond Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Raymond MS 39154, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Route to Raymond (here, next to this marker); Gregg's Battle Plan (here, next to this marker); The Vicksburg Campaign (within shouting distance of this marker); The Little J Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Raymond as a Pivotal Point in the Vicksburg Campaign

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Raymond - This Walking Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); C.S. Gregg's Task Force (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Campaign Turns East (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Raymond.

More about this marker. This part of the last sentence (30t Tennessee Consolidated) should read "30th Tennessee Consolidated".
Duplicate of marker located near the Raymond Library with the town of Raymond.

Confederate Commanders Marker (on right) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 30, 2021

2. Confederate Commanders Marker (on right)

Confederate Commanders Marker at Raymond Military Park. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 30, 2021

3. Confederate Commanders Marker at Raymond Military Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.