Madison in Jefferson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

This Shell Fired into Vicksburg

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009

1. This Shell Fired into Vicksburg Marker

Inscription. This shell was fired into Vicksburg, Miss. by Union Troops in 1863. Presented to the City of Madison by the Widow of Dr. W. A. Collins, Assistant Surgeon of the Sixth Indiana.

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

Location. 38° 44.166′ N, 85° 22.559′ W. Marker is in Madison, Indiana, in Jefferson County. It is on East Main Street west of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison IN 47250, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jefferson County (Indiana ) Civil War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Samuel Woodfill (within shouting distance of this marker); Little Jimmy (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson County Courthouse / Madison's Commercial District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Replica of The Statue of Liberty (about 300 feet away); Old Courthouse Treasure (about 300 feet away); Lt. General Walter Krueger (about 300 feet away); Jefferson County Honor Roll (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Other markers no longer nearby. Samuel Woodfill (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Jefferson County War Memorial

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(was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Full View - - This Shell Fired into Vicksburg Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009

2. Full View - - This Shell Fired into Vicksburg Marker

Long View - - This Shell Fired into Vicksburg Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009

3. Long View - - This Shell Fired into Vicksburg Marker

Other View - - This Shell Fired into Vicksburg Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009

4. Other View - - This Shell Fired into Vicksburg Marker

Other - - This Shell Fired into Vicksburg Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009

5. Other - - This Shell Fired into Vicksburg Marker

The marker can be seen in front of the Civil War Memorial.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,340 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.