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	Vicksburg National Cemetery - Areaparks.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Vicksburg National Cemetery was established by Congress in 1865 and opened a year later, to provide a burial place for "soldiers who shall die in the service of the country." It lies on ground once manned by Major-General William T. Sherman's XV Army Corps.
		Approximately 1,300 veterans of conflicts subsequent to the Civil War are interred at Vicksburg.
		Opposite the cemetery, on the high ground to the South, is Fort Hill, the extreme left flank of the Confederate defenses.
	vicksburg.areaparks.com (243 words)

	Battle of Vicksburg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Battle of Vicksburg or Siege of Vicksburg was the final significant battle in the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War.
		Opinion within Vicksburg passed from "Johnston is coming!" to "Where is Johnston?" The Confederates had a position of natural strength and interior lines, but Grant's three-to-one superiority in numbers had them in a chokehold.
		As the bombing continued, suitable housing in Vicksburg was reduced to a minimum.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Vicksburg (1846 words)

	National Park Service: Highways in Harmony (Vicksburg National Military Park Tour Roads)
		Vicksburg was pummeled by cannon fire, while Federal troops inched their way towards enemy earthworks though zig-zagging trenches.
		On 18 September 1889, when veterans of the 24th Iowa Infantry gathered on the Vicksburg battlefield for a reunion, they were shocked to discover that the ground they considered sacred had been all but forgotten, as the South struggled to recover from the devastation caused by the war.
		The Vicksburg park bill, proposing expenditures of $50,000 for land acquisitions and $25,000 for grounds improvements and restorations, was first introduced in 1896, by Representative Thomas B. Catchings of Vicksburg.
	www.cr.nps.gov /history/online_books/hih/vicksburg/vicksburg1.htm (500 words)

	MS Vicksburg
		Vicksburg has had the flags of five countries fly over her: Spain, France, Great Britain, the Confederate States and the United States.
		Vicksburg’s geologically unexpected, hilly location on high bluffs overlooking a hairpin turn in the old Mississippi River led to her being referred to as "the Gibralter of the Confederacy." Control of Vicksburg meant control of river traffic, thus making her capture one of the top Union objectives.
		Vicksburg seems to be a Bed and Breakfast kind of town, featuring nearly 100 Bed and Breakfast rooms.
	www.proseandphotos.com /vicksburg,_ms.htm (1251 words)

	The Vicksburg Campaign May 1863 American Civil War Maps
		The siege of Vicksburg began with the repulse of the 22 May assault and lasted until 4 July 1 863.
		As the siege progressed, Pemberton's 20,000-man garrison was reduced by disease and starvation, and the city's residents were forced to seek the refuge of caves and bombproofs in the surrounding hillsides, Hunger and daily bombardments by Grant's forces and Porter's gunboats compelled Pemberton to ask for surrender terms 3 July.
		In this highly readable treatment of the Vicksburg campaign, historian James R. Arnold,, makes the case that Grant's adroit military maneuvers were the equal of Napoleonic campaigns.
	americancivilwar.com /vicks.html (1410 words)

	Vicksburg
		Vicksburg, sometimes noted as City of Vicksburg, was built in 1857 at New Albany, Ind., and owned and home ported in New Orleans.
		Early next year, February 1863, she was "lying at the landing" of the city of Vicksburg.
		"The Vicksburg," reported Ellet, "was the largest and strongest steamer on this river, and I think they were preparing to use her against our transports, being very fleet." Deserters reported a large hole knocked in the side of Vicksburg.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/cfa10/vicksburg.htm (498 words)

	AllRefer.com - Vicksburg campaign (U.S. History) - Encyclopedia
		Vicksburg campaign, in the American Civil War, the fighting (Nov., 1862–July, 1863) for control of the Mississippi River.
		Early in Nov., 1862, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, commanding the Dept. of the Tennessee, planned a converging assault on Vicksburg; Gen. William T. Sherman led an expedition down the river from Memphis to attack the city from the north, while Grant himself advanced overland from the east.
		On the night of Apr. 16–17, David Dixon Porter ran gunboats and transports down the river past Vicksburg, and in the following days Grant marched his army south to meet the fleet and be transported across the river at Bruinsburg (c.30 mi/48 km S of Vicksburg).
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/V/Vickscamp.html (565 words)

	Vicksburg
		Vicksburg was important to the enemy because it occupied the first high ground coming close to the river before Memphis.
		Vicksburg was the only channel, at the time the only channel connecting the parts of the confederacy divided by the Mississippi.
		Points of the river between Vicksburg and Port Hudson were held as dependencies; but their fall was sure to follow the capture of the former place.
	www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /USACWvicksburg.htm (1153 words)

	Union - 17th Corps
		It was composed of the divisions of Logan, McArthur and Quinby,-- formerly the Third, Sixth and Seventh Divisions of Grant's Army, --and Major-General J. McPherson was assigned to its command.
		It was engaged in the operations on the Mississippi River prior to the campaign in the rear of Vicksburg, and then took a prominent part in the series of battles which resulted in the investment of that place.
		Upon the surrender of Vicksburg, Logan's Division was accorded the honor of first entering and occupying the city, while the rest of the corps marched away with Sherman's Expedition against Jackson.
	www.civilwararchive.com /CORPS/17thcorp.htm (1032 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: Grant Wins the War : Decision at Vicksburg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Vicksburg Is the Key: The Struggle for the Mississippi River (Great Campaigns of the Civil War Series) by William L. Shea
		In this highly readable treatment of the Vicksburg campaign, historian James R. Arnold, author of Napoleon Captures Austria, makes the case that Grant's adroit military maneuvers were the equal of Napoleonic campaigns.
		Whether Vicksburg was the pivotal battle of the civil was may be true.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0471157279?v=glance (2788 words)

	Vicksburg on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Vicksburg became a busy river port, and in the Civil War it was a major objective in Grant's Vicksburg campaign.
		In Vicksburg National Military Park (see National Parks and Monuments, table) are preserved trenches and fortifications of the Civil War siege.
		The Old Courthouse in Vicksburg was the target of Union artillery during the Siege of Vicksburg.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/V/Vicksbrg.asp (841 words)

	Encyclopedia: Consequences of the Battle of Vicksburg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		This page is about the Battle of Vicksburg (where all references live) during the American Civil War, specifically, on consequences of the battle.
		July 3 saw the final collapse of the Confederate attempt to invade Pennsylvania at Battle of Gettysburg.
		Someone had to get the blame for losing Vicksburg, and it fell square on the cautious Joe Johnston, Jefferson Davis saying of the defeat, "Yes, from a want of provisions inside and a General outside who wouldn't fight" (quoted in James M. McPherson's Battle Cry of Freedom, pg.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Consequences-of-the-Battle-of-Vicksburg (675 words)

	Vicksburg, MI \| Village Government and Information
		Since 1872 the Village of Vicksburg has become a small town community that is perfect for getting away and relaxing or just to enjoy the many activities going on throughout the year.
		With the turn of the century street lighting and the tree-lined inlaid brick sidewalks, downtown Vicksburg has become the center of activity for Southern Kalamazoo County.
		And, being located just minutes south of Kalamazoo and East of US 131, our residents are able to enjoy the economic opportunities of a large city, yet be able to come home to a community that offers the "big city" amenities with a small town feel.
	www.vicksburgmi.org (233 words)

	The Battle of Vicksburg
		The Battle of Vicksburg was a key battle.
		Vicksburg is located near the Mississippi River and surrounded by swamp lands.
		On July 4, 1863, the defenders of Vicksburg laid down their fire arms and filed out of the city, the Union was not able to have a celebration, they stood in silence showing respect.
	www.fortunecity.com /campus/history/683/vicksburg.htm (399 words)

	Vicksburg -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The capture of Vicksburg divided the Confederacy and proved the military genius of Union General Ulysses S. Grant.
		As long as Vicksburg was held by the South, Union vessels could not operate freely on the river.
		North of Vicksburg the area becomes a leaf-shaped plain with an average width of 65 miles (105 kilometers).
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9075234?tocId=9075234&query=vicksburg (812 words)

	Vicksburg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vicksburg is the name of some places in the United States of America:
		Vicksburg may also refer to the Battle of Vicksburg in the American Civil War (fought near the Mississippi city above).
		Several warships have also borne the name USS Vicksburg.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vicksburg (107 words)

	Vicksburg National Military Park - Areaparks.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Vicksburg campaign was waged from March 29 to July 4, 1863.
		Located high on the bluffs, Vicksburg was a fortress guarding the Mississippi River.
		Today, the battlefield at Vicksburg is in an excellent state of preservation.
	vicksburgmilitarypark.areaparks.com (235 words)

	Vicksburg National Military Park (National Park Service) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Due to repair of Connecting Avenue on the park tour road, Vicksburg National Military Park announces intermittent access to the USS Cairo Museum and gunboat exhibit, beginning October 3, 2005, through April 2006.
		Vicksburg National Military Park was established by Congress on February 21, 1899, to commemorate one of the most decisive battles of the American Civil War, the campaign, siege and defense of Vicksburg.
		It was known as "The Gibraltar of the Confederacy." Its surrender on July 4, 1863, coupled with the fall of Port Hudson, Louisiana, divided the South, and gave the North undisputed control of the Mississippi River.
	www.nps.gov /vick (312 words)

	Vicksburg Campaign II - 2001 Re-enactment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Vicksburg Campaign II, a national scale reenactment, promises to surpass the 1998 Vicksburg Campaign.
		The 1998 Reenactment of the Battle of Raymond, the Battle of Jackson, and the battle of Champion Hill proved to be one of the most brilliant series of events ever held in the Town of Raymond.
		As was the case in 1998, a committee of state, county, and local officials; property owners, community leaders, battlefield preservationists, historians and reenactors are planning this project.
	www.raymondms.com /2001.htm (879 words)

	Battlefield Inn
		Located next to the Military Park in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the 2-story Battlefield Inn offers guests a dynamic blend of incredible service, first-class amenities,dazzling civil war decor, charming southern lobby with fireplace and player piano, and world-class dining.
		The southern style inn is located in historical old Vicksburg, but minutes away from the Airport in Jackson.
		Jacques Cafe is perhaps the best kept secret in Vicksburg offering a casually elegant dining atmosphere and serving a unique selection of Italian, Cajun and continental cuisines.
	www.battlefieldinn.org (276 words)

	June Shaputis: VICKSBURG (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Because the ore deposits in the area petered out, by July 30, 1885, the post office was discontinued and the mail was sent to Granite.
		In 1882, Vicksburg had forty buildings which included two saloons, two hotels, a store, a boarding house, assay office, livery stable, flsmith shop, two billiard halls and a two story school house.
		William Huffman, age 1 month old, died in 1884 and is the only known person buried in the Vicksburg Cemetery located alongside the Missouri Gulch Trail.
	www.vtinet.com /14ernet/shaputis/vicksbur.htm (382 words)

	Vicksburg, Michigan (Cities)
		Vicksburg is located in Kalamazoo County on West Hwy St off of I-31 and north of Three Rivers.
		Vicksburg is part of the Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, Michigan metro area.
		After going through several name changes, (including, Holland, Lincoln and Brady, after the township and General Hugh Brady, commander of the US Army at Detroit), the issue was settled in 1871 when it was incorporated as a village.
	www.ohwy.com /mi/v/vicksbur.htm (157 words)

	City Government, Vicksburg Mississippi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Vicksburg National Military Park captures a piece of American history while the Waterways Experiment Station beckons you to encounter tomorrow's engineering marvels up close.
		Vicksburg, motivated toward prosperity and change, aggressive in attitude, and led by city government committed to growth and service, invites you to take the time to get to know us.
		The City of Vicksburg invites you to visit the "Red Carpet City of the South" where Southern Hospitality is alive and well and awaiting your arrival.
	www.vicksburg.org /city (221 words)

	Vicksburg Campaign (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Walking in the same steps they walked in was a very emotional time for me. As we marched through the streets of Raymond, I could feel the hospitality and appreciation for the Southern troops as it must have been then.
		The unit especially wanted to have a reproduction of the original 34th GA Flag that had been captured at the siege of Vicksburg.
		After several months of research, we found the original flag in a museum in Chicago, Ill. We wrote letters, made phone calls, and we were charged a $4.00 fee, but finally we received a fl and white photo of the flag.
	www.raymondms.com /flag.htm (531 words)

	Today in History: May 19
		With Union gunboats on the river and enemy trenches surrounding the city, the citizens and soldiers of Vicksburg were sealed off from supplies.
		To escape the shells, Vicksburg residents abandoned their homes for caves carved into the city's hills.
		Search on the term Vicksburg in Map Collections (1500-Present) to see a variety of interesting items, including an 1863 panoramic View of Vicksburg and Plan of the Canal, Fortifications and Vicinity.
	memory.loc.gov /ammem/today/may19.html (1113 words)

	Vicksburg News
		The body of a female was found behind a dumpster in Vicksburg Saturday night.
		Vicksburg police arrived at the Vicksburg Apartments on Clay Street around 6:30 p.m.
		Two organizations have agreed to hold their conventions in Vicksburg next year as the city continues to see interest from tours and organizations forced away from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and New Orleans by...
	www.topix.net /city/vicksburg-ms (1134 words)

	Vicksburg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		By December 26, he was on the outskirts of Vicksburg and launched an attack on the Chickasaw Bluffs to the north.
		Although Grant felt that the only way to attack Vicksburg was from the east, the movements of Sherman and McClernand forced him to the west bank of the River.
		Sherman was to attack Haynes' Bluff north of Vicksburg while Porter ferried his ships down the Mississippi at night, drawing the fire from Vicksburg.
	library.thinkquest.org /3055/graphics/battles/vicksburg.html (760 words)

	Vicksburg Campaign Photo Album (Pemberton Circle)
		Vicksburg NMP Home Page: General John C. Pemberton was native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a West Point Military Academy graduate.
		Pemberton was made a Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army and assigned to defend Vicksburg and the Mississippi River.
		Upon Vicksburg's surrender, he voluntarily resigned his commission and served as a lieutenant colonel of artillery for the remainder of the war, a testimonial of his loyalty to the South
	www.civilwaralbum.com /vicksburg/pemberton_circle.htm (224 words)

	USS VICKSBURG's Crest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Naval sword and musket, crossed to express strength, signify the teamwork and the joint operations of the land and sea forces at Vicksburg when the Union Navy transported General Ulysses S. Grant’s Army inland under fire.
		The border simulates the armor plates of the Civil War gunboats and the part they played in the battle; the seventeen fl cannon balls pay tribute to the Union’s 17th Army Corps Commander who was victorious at Vicksburg, and was appointed Commander of the Vicksburg District on July 4, 1863.
		The embattled wall above the wavy lines recalls the high fortresses of the city of Vicksburg along the east bank of the Mississippi River, and also represents defense, strength, and the combat capabilities of USS VICKSBURG (CG 69).
	www.vicksburg.navy.mil /crest.htm (258 words)

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