Vicksburg National Military Park in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Mortimer D. Leggett
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 11, 2016
1. Mortimer D. Leggett Marker
Brig. General U.S. Vols
Commanding Second and
later, First, Brigade
Logan’s Division
Erected 1911 by H.H. Kitson (Sculptor).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 32° 21.531′ N, 90° 50.601′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is on Old Jackson Road, 0.2 miles west of Union Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Andrew Hickenlooper (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mine Explosion (within shouting distance of this marker); John E. Smith's Brigade; Assault, May 22, 1863. (within shouting distance of this marker); Blasting Their Way (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Logan's Approach. (within shouting distance of this marker); Melancthon Smith (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 11, 2016
2. Mortimer D. Leggett Monument
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Mortimer Dormer Leggett.
He helped raise the 78th Ohio Infantry Regiment and was commissioned as its colonel in January 1862. In November 1862, he was appointed brigadier general of volunteers and participated in the Vicksburg Campaign, suffering a painful wound. After he recovered, Leggett commanded the 3rd Division of the XVII Corps during the Atlanta Campaign and Sherman's March to the Sea. He was brevetted major general of volunteers in July 1864, and was commissioned as a major general a year later.(Submitted on March 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Colonel Mortimer D. Leggett (Union).
This memorial in the Vicksburg National Military Park commemorates Colonel Mortimer D. Leggett, involved in the Siege of Vicksburg.(Submitted on March 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 3, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on March 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
