Raymond in Hinds County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

To Clinton and Jackson

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 5, 2015

1. To Clinton and Jackson Marker

Inscription. On May 12, 1863, two divisions of the XVII Corps marched from the Roach Farm on the Utica Road and defeated Gregg’s Confederate brigade at Raymond. The next day, McPherson’s men moved to Clinton and cut the railroad. Meanwhile, two divisions of the XV Corps moved from Dillon’s Farm to Mississippi Springs, five miles east of Raymond. To protect the army’s rear as it pivoted toward Jackson, the XIII Corps feigned an attack on Confederate forces at Mt. Moriah, and Grant captured Jackson on May 14.

Erected 2013 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1915.

Location. 32° 14.844′ N, 90° 26.546′ W. Marker is in Raymond, Mississippi, in Hinds County. Marker is at the intersection of Old Port Gibson Road and Port Gibson Street, on the right when traveling west on Old Port Gibson Road. Marker is located next to a section of the Raymond Military Park known as Bledsoe's Battery that is detached from the main part of the park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Raymond MS 39154, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. C.S. Gregg's Task Force (a few steps from this

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marker); C.S. Bledsoe's Missouri Battery (3 Guns) (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named C.S. Gregg's Task Force (within shouting distance of this marker); Artillery Ammunition (within shouting distance of this marker); Whitworth Breechloading Rifle (within shouting distance of this marker); The Campaign Turns East (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named C.S. Gregg's Task Force (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Raymond - This Walking Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Raymond.

Also see . . . Friends of Raymond. Official website of the Friends of Raymond with detailed information on the Battle of Raymond and the preservation of the battlefield. (Submitted on July 6, 2015.)

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 5, 2015

2. To Clinton and Jackson Marker

Marker at Intersection of Old Port Gisbon Road and Port Gibson Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 5, 2015

3. Marker at Intersection of Old Port Gisbon Road and Port Gibson Street

The Bledsoe's Battery section of the Raymond Military Park is to the right of the marker

View from marker of CSA Captain Bledsoe's 3 Gun Missouri Battery. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 30, 2021

4. View from marker of CSA Captain Bledsoe's 3 Gun Missouri Battery.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 394 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 4. submitted on August 1, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.