Bvt MG William Vandever, USA -- Vicksburg NMP, Vicksburg MS
N 32° 20.220 W 090° 51.586
15S E 701433 N 3579803
A statue of US Army Brevet Major General William Vandever stands in Vicksburg National Military Park.
Waymark Code: WMMKQ7
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 10/04/2014
Views: 1
This statue of Brevet Major General William Vandever stands proudly along Kentucky Avenue in Vicksburg National Military Park.
Cast into the bronze bust itself where the bust attaches to the base are these words:
"Brig-Gen-U-S-Vols
William Vandever"
On the bronze plaque below:
"Brig.General U.S.Vols
Commanding 1st Brigadier/
Herron's Division
Col.9th Iowa Inf. Sept.24 1861
Brig.Gen.U.S.Vols. Nov.29 1862
Bvt. Maj.Gen. Of Vols. June 7 1865"
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours: 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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