Vicksburg National
Military Park
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The park commemorates the campaign, siege, and defense of Vicksburg. Surrender on July 4, 1863, split the South, giving control of the Mississippi River to the North. There are 1,340 monuments, a restored Union gunboat, and National Cemetery along the 16-mile tour road. |
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Battery De Golyer (3 photos below) |
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The Union lines contained numerous artillery emplacements. Battery Degolyer was established on May 25, and contained the largest concentration of cannon (22) in the Union siege lines. This emplacement was representative of the Federal cannon that were positioned at important locations. |
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