MG John C. Breckinridge, CSA -- Vicksburg NMP, Vicksburg MS
N 32° 20.223 W 090° 51.591
15S E 701425 N 3579808
A bust of Confederate MG John C. Breckinridge, a former Vice-President of the United States for President James Buchanan, stands along Kentucky Ave in the Vicksburg National Military Park.
Waymark Code: WMMKQ6
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 10/04/2014
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A bust of former US Vice President John C. Breckinridge in his Confederate Army Major General's uniform stands along Kentucky Avenue in Vicksburg National Military Park.
Two plaques under his bust reads as follows:
"[1st plaque]
JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE
Major General C S Army
Commanding Division
Johnston’s Army
[2nd plaque]
Brig Gen C S Army Nov 2 1861
Major General Apr 14 1862
Born Lexington Ken Jan 16 1821
Died Lexington Ken May 17 1875"
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Vicksburg National Military Park is open daily from 8am to 5 pm, except that the park is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Entrance fees (if it applies): $8
Type of memorial: Statue
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