Vicksburg National Military Park in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Mississippi 14th Light Art. Battalion
Company C (Section)
— Lieut. F.W. Merrin Smith's Division —
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 26, 2017
1. Mississippi Company C (Section) Marker
Defense May 18 - July 4
Erected by the State of Mississippi.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.
Location. 32° 22.223′ N, 90° 52.12′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is on Confederate Avenue, 0.2 miles east of Connecting Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Confederate Avenue, 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. C.S. Company C, (a few steps from this marker); Mississippi 6th Infantry (Detachment) (within shouting distance of this marker); C.S. Company A, (within shouting distance of this marker); C.S. Company B, (within shouting distance of this marker); C.S. Johnston's Company, (within shouting distance of this marker); Tennessee River Batteries (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Explore the Defenses (about 300 feet away); A Stronghold on the Bluffs (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vicksburg National Military Park.
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Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 26, 2017
2. View from marker towards Fort Hill batteries.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 26, 2017
3. Mississippi Company C (Section) Marker along trench line.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 243 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
