Delta in Madison Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Grant's Canal
Tablet placed by Village of Delta. Erected May 20th 1936.
Erected 1936 by Village of Delta.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1863.
Location. 32° 19.257′ N, 90° 55.982′ W. Marker is in Delta, Louisiana, in Madison Parish. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Old Highway 80 East and Stafford Drive, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in the Grant’s Canal unit of the Vicksburg National Military Park; the above directions are to the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Delta LA 71233, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mississippi Sidestep (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Grant's Canal (here, next to this marker); Williams' Canal – 1862 (here, next to this marker); U.S. Operations Against Vicksburg (here, next to this marker); Grant's Canal – 1863 (a few steps from this marker); Freedmen Fight at Milliken's Bend (a few steps from this marker); U.S. African Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Ninth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delta.
Also see . . .
1. Grant's Canal. From the National Park Service website for Vicksburg National Military Park. (Submitted on June 17, 2015.)
2. The Canal to Nowhere. An in-depth article by Terry L. Jones from the Disunion blog in the Opinionator section of the New York Times website. (Submitted on June 17, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 641 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 17, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.