Vicksburg National Military Park in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Brig. Gen. Lloyd Tilghman
Loring's Division
Johnston's Army
Killed in the Battle of Champion's Hill
May 18, 1863
Erected by the United States War Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 18, 1863.
Location. 32° 21.384′ N, 90° 50.886′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is on Confederate Avenue, 0.2 miles south of Pemberton Avenue, on the left when traveling south. 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. Mississippi 7th Battalion (a few steps from this marker); A Formidable Obstacle (within shouting distance of this marker); C S Headquarters Maury's-Forney's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel W. Adams (within shouting distance of this marker); Lloyd Tilghman Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana (within shouting distance of this marker); Stevenson's Brigade; Assault, May 22, 1863. (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); US Capt. Robert Buchanan (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vicksburg National Military Park.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Lloyd Tilghman. (Submitted on April 1, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 1, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.