Illinois State Memorial - Vicksburg National Military Park
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N 32° 21.580 W 090° 50.488
15S E 703105 N 3582351
This impressive Memorial that is a replica of the Pantheon in Rome is located west of the Shirley House at Milepost 1.8 and Tour Stop #2.
Waymark Code: WMMW9E
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 11/13/2014
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Illinois Troops in the Vicksburg Campaign. This National Park Service website lists the Illinois regiments and batteries that participated in the Vicksburg Campaign.
This granite and marble monument is located to the west of the Shirley House. The Monument is a replica of the Pantheon in Rome. The dome is marble with an oculus in the center. Along the border between the dome and the outer wall is a border of shields separated by eagles with their wings spread. A pedimented portico is topped by a gilded eagle with wings spread. Within the pediment are three seated figures in classical robes. The cornice of the pediment is dentilated. The entablature has the state name ILLINOIS centered above the entryway. Six Doric Columns support the pediment.
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Structure Number: |
HS-023 |
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LCS ID: |
007276 |
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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Memorial contributes to nat'l significance of park under NR Criteria A because it represents national movement among veterans & related groups to commemorate major Civil War battlefields. Addt'l signif. under NR Criteria C for artistic values.
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Short Physical Description
Modeled on the Pantheon, memorial is 54' in diameter, 62' high & reached by 47 granite steps. Doric portico has sculpted tympanum and is topped by bronze eagle. Bas reliefs of Lincoln, Grant & Yates above entrance; interior has bronze tablets.
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Structural Component(s)
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Material(s)
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1.
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Other
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Granite
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Walls
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Marble
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Roof
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Marble
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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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Built
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1906
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AD
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Jenney, Mundie and Jensen
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Architect
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1.
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Built
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1906
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AD
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Mulligan, Charles J.
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Sculptor
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My Sources
1. Wikipedia -
Illinois Troops in the Vicksburg Campaign
2. Wikipedia -
Siege of Vicksburg
3. The Civil War Home -
The Vicksburg Campaign - Union Order of Battle
4. National Register Application -
NRHP