4.5Vicksburg National Military Park(3.133 reviews) - The Battle that Turned the Civil War Sunday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Battlefields • Parks
1800 acres of now peaceful countryside, this park was once the scene of a bloody 47-day Civil War battle.See more..
3.0Tupelo National Battlefield(118 reviews) - Small battlefield in Tupelo Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • National Parks • Battlefields
There really isn't much to it but a memorial, a cannon, and some graves. That said, it is worth taking the time to walk the ground and see what is left of a battlefield that has been enveloped by commercialism and property grabs. There is a little sliver of a parking area just off the road, but you would be best served driving past the battlefield and doing a turn around to park facing direction of travel. I wonder if Elvis was ever "in the building" as a kid when he lived in Tupelo?See more..
Go to the interpretive center first, that will help your understanding of the battle. Someone mentioned that the Tishamingo River was the star of the show - it was flooding during the battle. But it was very dry when we were there. You could walk across carefully and not get your feet wet. The battlefield area is small and there isn't a lot to see, that's why it's a good idea to go to the information center first. They can also help you find information about ancestors that fought at Brice's.See more..
4.0Battery Robinett(14 reviews) - Great part of Civil War history Battlefields
Battery Robinett was built by the Federal Army following the Siege of Corinth and was the site of fierce fighting on October 4, 1862, during the 2nd day of the Battle of Corinth. The obelisk pays tribute to Col. William P. Rogers of the 2nd Texas Infantry who showed great bravery trying to climb the walls of the battery to claim it for the Confederacy. Four unknown Civil War soldiers are buried on this site.See more..
Woodall Mountain is not much of a mountain compared to states with higher elevation. The gravel road to the top is usually in decent shape but sometimes rutted. There is only one direction that is clear enough for much of a view. Most of the top is surrounded by trees and undergrowth.See more..
3.0Battery F(5 reviews) - Historic Union Earthwork Battlefields
Battery F is a short drive from the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center. The center offers a driving tour map, which includes Battery F. A small panel describes the site, which was part of the Union earthworks. There isn't a lot to see, but it is interesting for history buffs.See more..
Constantly being improved - National reenactment planned there for Oct - check out Friends of Raymond web page. 3 battles to be reenacted, Raymond, Champion Hill and Vicksburg.See more..
4.0A.K. Shaifer House(4 reviews) - Most unique remote Battlefield which began Grant's final approach to Vicksburg Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Battlefields
We were there a few month ago and could not approach it from the West going East as the bridges were out. The house is representative of antebellum farmhouse architecture. The Battle of Port Gibson is where Grant's troop were first challenged after they began marching from Bruinsberg Landing on the Mississippi River in their approach for the siege of Vicksburg. This battle is the last spot the Confederates probably could have stopped Grant before he reached open country because it would not been difficult to bring mass of Union troops to bear along the narrow road surrounded by the ravines. Little has changed where the battle was fought along a narrow, ancient road and ravines. Its a peaceful interesting spot. The Campaign is noteworthy here because Grant left his supply chain and went into Confederate Territory "living off the land" and apparently studied because the risk Grant took against his subordinates advise. The sunken road getting there is something to behold. You don't need 4 wheel drive to get there either. If you continue west past the house site you will likely need a 4 wheel drive vehicle so its best to go back the way you came in.See more..
