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 32nd Ohio Infantry - Vicksburg National Military Park Posted by:  iconions
N 32° 21.265 W 090° 50.450
15S E 703177 N 3581770
This granite monument is located on the left side of the sidewalk leading to Battery De Golyer. This is about Mile 1.3 along the Tour Road.
Waymark Code: WMMVJK
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 11/09/2014
Views: 1
32nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry has this one regimental monument on the Vicksburg Battlefield.
The 32nd Ohio Infantry was organized at Mansfield, Ohio August 20-September 7, 1861 and mustered in for three years service under the command of Colonel Thomas H. Ford. Company F was permanently detached December 22, 1863 and was thereafter known as the 26th Ohio Battery. A replacement Company F was mustered in April 1864.
This granite monument is located on the left side of the sidewalk leading to Battery De Golyer. The monument is of the shape of a temple with a triangular "gable" supported by two thick "columns". The "gable" has the Ohio State Seal centered upon a palm frond. The dentilation on the "columns" are Minie bullets. A pair of crossed muskets are on each of the "columns" - a canteen appears upon the left set of muskets and a cartridge box on the right. The state name "OHIO" is located in the center section along the bottom.
Text on the front of the monument:
THIRTY SECOND INFANTRY
COL. BENJAMIN F. POTTS.
3d BRIG., 3d DIV.,
17th CORPS.
Text on the Reverse of the Marker:
CASUALTIES
In the Battle of Port Gibson
May 1, 1863,
Sustained No Casualties,
In the Engagement at Raymond,
May 12,
Sustained No Casualties,
In the Engagement at Jackson,
May 14,
Sustained No Casualties
In the Battle of Champion's
Hill, May 16,
Killed 2, Wounded 18, Total 20,
In the Assault, May 19,
Sustained No Casualties
In the Assault, May 22,
Wounded 23,
And During the Siege, Not Reported,
Aggregate Reported Casualties
in Regiment During the Campaign
and Siege, Killed 2, Wounded
41, Total 43.
From the NRHP nomination form:
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Structure Number: |
HS-493 |
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LCS ID: |
003783 |
Historical Significance:
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National Register Status:
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Entered - Documented
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National Register Date:
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12/09/1977
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National Historic Landmark?: |
No
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Significance Level:
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Contributing
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Short Significance Description:
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The monument contributes to the national significance of the park under NR Criteria A because it represents the national movement among veterans and related groups to commemorate and mark major Civil War battlefields.
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Short Physical Description
8'2" x 3'8" x 8'2", this temple-form monument rests on rock-faced base. Monument has two large pilasters, with bas reliefs of crossed muskets, flanking a central section with unit designation & OHIO. Pediment top has state seal and branch.
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Structural Component(s)
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Material(s)
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1.
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Substructure
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Concrete
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Superstructure
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Granite
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Construction Period:
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Historic
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Chronology:
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Begin Year
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Begin Year AD/BC
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End Year
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End Year AD/BC
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Designer
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Designer Occupation
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1.
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Built
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1904
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AD
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Hughes Granite and Marble Company
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Other
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My Sources
1. Wikipedia - 32nd Ohio Infantry
2. Wikipedia - Siege of Vicksburg
3. The Civil War Home - The Vicksburg Campaign - Union Order of Battle
4. National Register Application - NRHP
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Vicksburg National Military Park
Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]
Address:
3201 Clay Street
Vicksburg, Ms. 39183
The Memorial is located at mile marker 1.3 along the Union Avenue Tour Road on the left hand side of the sidewalk leading to Battery De Golyer.
How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)
Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link]
NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed
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