Michigan Memorial, Civil War monument in Vicksburg National Military Park, United States.
The Michigan Memorial features a tall obelisk made of white Bethel Granite, rising 37 feet above the ground at Union Avenue.
The memorial, dedicated in November 1916, commemorates Michigan soldiers who participated in the Siege of Vicksburg during the American Civil War.
A female allegory representing the Spirit of Michigan stands at the monument, crafted by renowned sculptor Herbert Adams for ten thousand dollars.
Visitors can access the memorial through the Vicksburg National Military Park's main entrance and follow Union Avenue to reach the monument.
The granite structure displays an inscription honoring Michigan's soldiers who served in the campaign and siege of Vicksburg.
Creator: Herbert Adams
GPS coordinates: 32.35380,-90.84114
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:23
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