Vicksburg National Military Park in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Illinois.

130th Infantry.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 24, 2017

1. Illinois. 130th Infantry Marker

Inscription.
Assault, May 22, 1863.
Killed 10, wounded 31,
Total 41.
Capt. William M. Colby
killed.

Erected by National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 22, 1863.

Location. 32° 20.548′ N, 90° 51.349′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker can be reached from Confederate Avenue, 0.2 miles Union Avenue. Located on the Railroad Redoubt. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Confederate Avenue, Vicksburg MS 39180, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Iowa 21st Infantry (here, next to this marker); C.S. Alabama Battery (a few steps from this marker); Illinois. 77th Infantry. (a few steps from this marker); Landram's Brigade; Assault, May 22, 1863. (a few steps from this marker); The Railroad Redoubt. (a few steps from this marker); Lawler's Brigade; Assault, May 22, 1863. (a few steps from this marker); C.S. Hudson's (Mississippi) Battery; (a few steps from this marker); Iowa (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vicksburg National Military Park.

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On the 22nd of May, 1863, Captain William H. Colby was killed, in a charge made, with many soldiers of the Regiment killed and wounded; and almost daily during the siege was some soldier either killed or wounded, carried to the rear for burial or medical assistance. For forty-eight days constant vigilance and a gradual approach upon the enemy were the order of the day. On the morning of the 4th of July the Regiment welcomed the joyful intelligence of the surrender of the enemy.

Marker is at edge of the Railroad Redoubt. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 24, 2017

2. Marker is at edge of the Railroad Redoubt.

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 246 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.