Near Bruinsburg in Claiborne County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Battle of Port Gibson – The Battle
Windsor Battlefield Tour
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 2, 2017
1. Battle of Port Gibson – The Battle Marker
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Battle of Port Gibson – The Battle. Windsor Battlefield Tour. Confederate General Martin Green had posted his brigade near magnolia church with at outpost at the A.K. Shaifer House. Shortly after midnight, Green rode forward to check on his pickets. The General found Mrs. Shaffer and the ladies frantically piling their household effects on a wagon. Green assured the women that there was no need to hurry, the Yankees could not possibly arrive before daybreak. Hardly had green spoken before there was a crash of musketry. The ladies, quickly departed for Port Gibson leaving household effects behind. Outnumbered by federal forces, The Confederates withdrew from position after position. About dark on May 1, 1863, the Confederates retreated through Port Gibson. After crossing the suspension bridge over Little Bayou Pierre the Confederates burned it. On May 2, the “Stars and Stripes” were raised over the Claiborne County Courthouse. While Union engineers constructed a raft-bridge across the stream, the Union troops took a welcome break. Churches, inns, and houses were turned into hospitals to shelter the hundreds of wounded “Yanks” and “Rebs”. Union victory at the battle of Port Gibson secured Grant’s bridgehead east of the Mississippi River.
Confederate General Martin Green had posted his brigade near magnolia church with at outpost at the A.K. Shaifer House. Shortly after midnight, Green rode forward to check on his pickets. The General found Mrs. Shaffer and the ladies frantically piling their household effects on a wagon. Green assured the women that there was no need to hurry, the Yankees could not possibly arrive before daybreak. Hardly had green spoken before there was a crash of musketry. The ladies, quickly departed for Port Gibson leaving household effects behind. Outnumbered by federal forces, The Confederates withdrew from position after position. About dark on May 1, 1863, the Confederates retreated through Port Gibson. After crossing the suspension bridge over Little Bayou Pierre the Confederates burned it. On May 2, the “Stars and Stripes” were raised over the Claiborne County Courthouse. While Union engineers constructed a raft-bridge across the stream, the Union troops took a welcome break. Churches, inns, and houses were turned into hospitals to shelter the hundreds of wounded “Yanks” and “Rebs”. Union victory at the battle of Port Gibson secured Grant’s bridgehead east of the Mississippi River.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1863.
Location.
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31° 54.367′ N, 91° 7.764′ W. Marker is near Bruinsburg, Mississippi, in Claiborne County. Marker is at the 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.
Also see . . . 1. Martin E. Green. (Submitted on July 19, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.) 2. Battle of Port Gibson (May 1, 1863). (Submitted on July 19, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 2, 2017
2. Battle of Port Gibson – The Battle Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse
3. Gen. Martin E. Green
Photographed By Tom Bosse
4. Claiborne County, MS Courthouse
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 547 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 19, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
