National Military Park · Mississippi, United States
Vicksburg National Military Park
Vicksburg National Military Park is a national military park in Mississippi, United States, covering 3,048 acres (1,234 ha).
National Military Park · Mississippi, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Military Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Mississippi, United States |
| Area | 3,048 acres (1,234 ha) |
| Coordinates | 32.3439° N, 90.8514° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Vicksburg National Military Park
Vicksburg National Military Park preserves the site of the Siege of Vicksburg, waged from March 29 to July 4, 1863 during the American Civil War. The park, located in Vicksburg, Mississippi, flanks the Mississippi River and commemorates the greater Vicksburg campaign, which led up to the battle. Reconstructed forts and trenches evoke memories of the 47-day siege that ended in the surrender of the city. Victory here and at Port Hudson, farther south in Louisiana, gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) · Jackson, United States · 45.3 miles away
- Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) · Monroe, United States · 70.1 miles away
- Mid Delta Regional Airport (GLH) · Greenville, United States · 79.1 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Vicksburg National Military Park?
Vicksburg National Military Park is in Mississippi, United States (32.3439° N, 90.8514° W).
How big is Vicksburg National Military Park?
Vicksburg National Military Park covers 3,048 acres (1,234 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicksburg_National_Military_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/vick/ — Official park page.