Vicksburg National Military Park in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Ohio Ninety Fifth Regiment
the farthest advance of the
Ninety Fifth Regiment
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
in the assault of May 19, 1863.
Erected by the State of Ohio.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1863.
Location. 32° 22.294′ N, 90° 50.481′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is on Old Graveyard Road west of Union Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Old Graveyard Road, 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. Iowa 2nd Battery (a few steps from this marker); Buckland's Brigade; Assaults, May 19 and May 22, 1863. (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Ewing's Approach. (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Battery B, (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio Thirtieth Infantry; (within shouting distance of this marker); Dash of Courage (within shouting distance of this marker); "This is Murder!" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S. Battery E, (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vicksburg National Military Park.
Regarding Ohio Ninety Fifth Regiment. This unit was attached to Brigadier General Ralph P. Buckland's and Colonel William L. McMillen's 1st Brigade, of Brigadier General James M. Tuttle's 3d Division, Major General William T. Sherman's XV Army Corps, and commanded by Colonel William L. McMillen and Lt. Colonel Jefferson Brumback.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.