Grand Gulf Military State Park - Port Gibson, MS
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N 32° 01.802 W 091° 03.220
15S E 683796 N 3545420
Park preserving the memory of the former town of Grand Gulf and the Civil War battle that was fought here in the spring of 1863.
Waymark Code: WMCN19
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2011
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In the 1830's Grand Gulf was a major port on the Mississippi River, then came several epidemics, followed by the Mississippi scouring away huge sections of the town during several large floods. Then came April 30, 1863 when the Battle of Grand Gulf was fought between Confederate Artillery and Union gunboats decimating what was left of the town. Later the Mississippi finished off what was left when it changed it course, moving away from what was once a riverfront town. The park honors the memory of, and seeks to preserve what remains of the town, the battle and the times.
Street address:
12006 Grand Gulf Road
Port Gibson, MS USA
39150
County / Borough / Parish: Claiborne
Year listed: 1972
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event
Periods of significance: 1850-1874
Historic function: Social
Current function: Landscape
Privately owned?: no
Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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