Vicksburg National Military Park

Vicksburg National Military Park is a sprawling preserve with over 1,400 monuments and well-maintained trenches from the Civil War. The landscape displays the fortifications and defensive lines that were used during the siege.

The park marks a 47-day siege in 1863 that proved to be a turning point in the war. After this event, Northern forces controlled the Mississippi River and could more effectively cut off the South.

The cemetery within the park serves as a place where visitors see monuments honoring soldiers from different states and regiments. These memorials show how people from across the nation came together in this conflict.

Visitors can explore the grounds via a 16-mile driving route or participate in guided tours. Most areas are easily accessible, and information stations are located throughout the site.

The park contains a museum featuring a restored Civil War gunboat that lay on the river bottom for decades. Items found during its recovery tell stories of daily life aboard the vessel during the conflict.

Location: Warren County

Location: Madison Parish

Location: Hinds County

Website: https://nps.gov/vick

GPS coordinates: 32.34389,-90.85139

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:25