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

Soldiers Rest C.S.A. Cemetery

Photographed By Jeff Lovorn, November 29, 2011

1. Soldiers Rest CSA Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Begun May 15, 1866 by Ladies Confederate Cemetery Assn. of Vicksburg. Remains of over 1600 soldiers who died in Vicksburg campaign & siege were re-interred here.

Erected 1959 by Mississippi Historical Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program, and the National Cemeteries series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 15, 1907.

Location. 32° 21.783′ N, 90° 51.604′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is on Sky Farn Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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.S. Arkansas (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Dead at Vicksburg Memorial (about 700 feet away); Lest We Forget (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Dead Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Burial Site of Lynching Victims (approx. ¼ mile away); Randal W. MacGavock (approx. 0.6 miles away); Johnston's Army (approx. 0.6 miles away); John Adams (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vicksburg.

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