Near Bruinsburg in Claiborne County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Battle of Port Gibson – Grant’s March
Windsor Battlefield Tour
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 2, 2017
1. Battle of Port Gibson – Grant’s March Marker
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Battle of Port Gibson – Grant’s March. Windsor Battlefield Tour. The Battle of Port Gibson was one of the turning points of the War between the States, since this defeat of the Confederates led to the capture of Vicksburg. This strategic battle was fought eight miles west of Bethel Church on May 1, 1863. When Confederates under Brig. Gen. J.S. Bowen repulsed the Union navy at Grand Gulf, Major Gen. U.S. Grant landed his troops on the Louisiana side and marched them down river. The Union forces were brought across by Read Admiral D.D. Porter’s troop transports, landing at Bruinsburg. This was the largest amphibious landing of troops prior to World War II. Brought were only enough horses to pull the artillery. A portion of the troops turned left following the road past Windsor, but the bulk turned right, coming to Bethel Church, and turning east here. As the long column tramped down this road many officers were on foot. Supplies were piled on all sorts of wagons and carriages for the surprise march on the Confederates.
The Battle of Port Gibson was one of the turning points of the War between the States, since this defeat of the Confederates led to the capture of Vicksburg. This strategic battle was fought eight miles west of Bethel Church on May 1, 1863. When Confederates under Brig. Gen. J.S. Bowen repulsed the Union navy at Grand Gulf, Major Gen. U.S. Grant landed his troops on the Louisiana side and marched them down river. The Union forces were brought across by Read Admiral D.D. Porter’s troop transports, landing at Bruinsburg. This was the largest amphibious landing of troops prior to World War II. Brought were only enough horses to pull the artillery. A portion of the troops turned left following the road past Windsor, but the bulk turned right, coming to Bethel Church, and turning east here. As the long column tramped down this road many officers were on foot. Supplies were piled on all sorts of wagons and carriages for the surprise march on the Confederates.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1863.
Location. 31° 54.389′ N, 91° 7.784′ W. Marker is near Bruinsburg, Mississippi, in Claiborne County. Marker is at the
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intersection of State Highway 552 and Russum Westside Road, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 552. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Gibson MS 39150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 553 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 19, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
