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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZYX_fort-cobun_Port-Gibson-MS.html
On a ledge 40 feet above the Mississippi, the Confederates in March, 1863 , laid out Fort Cobun. Protected by a parapet nearly 40 feet thick were four big guns manned by Company A, 1st Louisiana Heavy Artillery. The guns of Fort Cobun under comman…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZYW_bethel-church_Port-Gibson-MS.html
The original congregation of the Bethel Presbyterian Church organized in 1826 under the direction of Dr. Jeremiah Chamberlain, constructed this building in the mid 1840s. On the interior, ornamentation is completely lacking. The use of pilasters o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZYV_site-of-hot-shot-furnace_Port-Gibson-MS.html
When General John S. Bowen's troops moved to Grand Gulf in March 1863, they had to cope with the ocean-going warships of Admiral David G. Farragut. Knowing that these ships were made of wood, the Confederates determined to use hot shot against the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZYI_naval-battle-during-grants-campaign_Port-Gibson-MS.html
War returned in March, 1863. Fearful that Major General Grant's army might bypass Vicksburg, Lieutenant General J. C. Pemberton ordered Brigadier General John Bowen to move his troops to Grand Gulf. During the next several weeks, Bowen's troops bu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZYH_battle-of-port-gibson-grants-march_Port-Gibson-MS.html
The Battle of Port Gibson was one of the turning points of the War between the States, since this defeat of the Confederates led to the capture of Vicksburg. This strategic battle was fought eight miles west of Bethel Church on May 1, 1863. When C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZYG_battle-of-port-gibson-the-battle_Port-Gibson-MS.html
Confederate General Martin Green had posted his brigade near magnolia church with at outpost at the A.K. Shaifer House. Shortly after midnight, Green rode forward to check on his pickets. The General found Mrs. Shaffer and the ladies frantically p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZYC_point-of-rock_Port-Gibson-MS.html
In 1863 Point of Rock jutted far above the swirling waters of the Mississippi. Before the Civil War there was a large house with extensive gardens on top of Point of Rock. Before Brigadier General John S. Bowen's troops were ordered to Grand Gulf …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZYB_whirlpool_Port-Gibson-MS.html
Grand gulf was named for the large whirlpool or gulf formed by the current of the Mississippi River being diverted to the left by the rocky headland called Point of Rock. At the time of the Civil War, the Big Black discharged into the Mississippi …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZSX_town-of-grand-gulf_Port-Gibson-MS.html
The town of Grand Gulf began in the 18th century as a small British settlement. By 1828 it had grown to a village of three stores, one tavern, and several houses. There was a stage line to Port Gibson and steamboats stopped at its wharves. Incorpo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZSW_paddle-wheel-of-the-confederate-transport-charm_Port-Gibson-MS.html
The paddle wheel, frame, and part of the pump came from the wreck of the Confederate Transport Charm in the Big Black River.
The Charm, a 223-ton sidewheeler, was built in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1860. She was converted from a Yazoo River packet to…