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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YVV_confederate-rifle-pits_Port-Gibson-MS.html
During the April 29, 1863, bombardment of Grand Gulf, these rifle pits were held by the 6th Missouri (Confederate).
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YVU_this-xiii-inch-mortar_Port-Gibson-MS.html
This XIII-inch Mortar was probably used by the Union in the fight for Vicksburg. In the early 1900's it was seen partially buried in the levee on Davis Island. These mortars were mounted on schooners or box-like boats. The Mortars weig…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YQV_confederate-memorial-chapel_Port-Gibson-MS.html
The building was donated to the State of Mississippi by the Rodney Foundation. It was moved to this site in 1983, and has been restored to its original condition. It will be used as a non-denominational chapel by religious and other groups approve…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YQT_rodney-sacred-heart-roman-catholic-church_Port-Gibson-MS.html
Listed in National Register of Historic Places, the church building was constructed in 1868, as the once flourishing river town was declining. Church completion was in the year preceding the disastrous 1869 fire. Although there is no recorded orga…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YQS_rodney-sacred-heart-roman-catholic-church_Port-Gibson-MS.html
During 1890, the priest's house was constructed and the mission received a Christmas gift from the Society at Brussels for "Poor Churches" as one of the most destitute churches of the diocese. This gift probably contained the vestments and altar h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YQR_water-wheel_Port-Gibson-MS.html
This water wheel was originally built for Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Peacock of Mendenhall Ms., in 1948 and was donated by them to this park in 1971.   The wheel was built for the purpose of generating electricity by water power that operated a Delco…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YQO_fort-wade_Port-Gibson-MS.html
On a shelf overlooking the charred ruins of Grand Gulf the Confederate engineers built Fort Wade. Guibor's and Wade's Missouri Batteries manned its four big guns. When Admiral David G. Farragut's squadron passed Grand Gulf on March 31, the guns of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YQN_fort-wade-ammunition-magazine_Port-Gibson-MS.html
Destroyed by the Confederates on the morning of May 3, 1863 when Grand Gulf could no longer be held against the Federal army approaching from Port Gibson, the large sections of iron grate are the remains of the town's jail which was moved into the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YML_victories-and-defeats-the-cost-of-war_Port-Gibson-MS.html
Despite the estimated more than 2,500 heavy projectiles fired into the Confederate forts, there was little damage. The Confederates suffered three dead, including Colonel Wade, and eighteen wounded. Union losses totaled nineteen dead and fifty-sev…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YMK_first-grand-gulf-naval-battle_Port-Gibson-MS.html
In May 1862, cannoneers of Brookhaven Light Artillery, commanded by Captain James Hoskins, reached Grand Gulf. Hoskins had gunners emplace and mask four 6-pounders on bluffs behind the village. The task was to harass the Federals fleet commanded b…
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