Major General John G. Parke Bust - Vicksburg National Military Park - NRHP Historic Districts - Contributing Buildings on Waymarking.com

Major General John Parke This bust honors John Parke, who commanded the 9th Army Corps.

John Grubb Parke (September 22, 1827 – December 16, 1900) was a United States Army engineer and a Union general in the American Civil War. Parke's Civil War service was closely associated with Ambrose E. Burnside often serving him as chief of staff in major engagements such as Antietam, Fredericksburg and the Overland Campaign. Parke also held significant field commands during Burnside's North Carolina Expedition, Vicksburg and the battle of Fort Stedman as well as brief stints in command of the Army of the Potomac.

In the Army of the Potomac, Parke served briefly as commander of 3rd Division, IX Corps. Then he served as chief of staff to Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnside during the battles of Antietam and Fredericksburg. He assumed command of the IX Corps and was sent to the Western Theater for the Vicksburg Campaign. Parke then was Burnside's chief of staff in the Army of the Ohio in the defense of Knoxville.

This bronze and granite memorial is the closest memorial on the left of the Pennsylvania Memorial. It is located at Milepost 4.6 in the Grant Avenue Circle.

Text carved on the front of the monument:

PENNSYLVANIA
John Gregg
PARKE
Major General
Ninth Army
Corps

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From the NRHP nomination form:

	Structure Number:	HS-081
	LCS ID:	003334

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Historical Significance:

	National Register Status:	Entered - Documented
	National Register Date:	12/09/1977
	National Historic Landmark?:	No
	Significance Level:	Contributing
	Short Significance Description:	The monument contributes to the National significance of the park under NR Criterion A. It represents the national movement among veterans and related groups to commemorate major Civil War battlefields. Erected by the State of PA.

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Short Physical Description

The gray granite monument consists of a 72" high, 36" diameter column resting on a 24" high tapered base and surmounted by a bronze wreath of oak leaves and a 30" x 24" x 36" bronze bust. The inscription is inscribed on the pedestal.

Material(s)

Structural Component(s) Material(s) 1.  Superstructure Bronze 2.  Substructure Concrete 2.  Superstructure Granite

Construction Period:	Historic
Chronology:	Physical Event Begin Year Begin Year AD/BC End Year End Year AD/BC Designer Designer Occupation 1.  Built 1930 AD     McKenzie, R. Tait Sculptor

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My Sources
1. Wikipedia - Major General John G Parke
2. Wikipedia - Siege of Vicksburg
3. The Civil War Home - The Vicksburg Campaign - Union Order of Battle
4. National Register Application - NRHP

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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 South of the Pennsylvania Memorial on the left as one approaches the Pennsylvania Memorial. It is the bust closest to the Pennsylvania Memorial on the left. 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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