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Vicksburg Siege

Vicksburg, Mississippi

Vicksburg Siege

Beginning on May 16, 1863, Gen. U.S. Grant held city under siege, cutting off all supplies & driving citizens to caves to escape shells. C.S.A. General John C. Pemberton finally surrendered July 4.

Located at the Visitor's Welcome Center