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Snyder's Bluff

Throughout the winter of 1862-63, Union Major General Ulysses S. Grant orchestrated a series of Bayou Expeditions aimed at capturing Vicksburg. The Steele's Bayou Expedition was the most daring of...

Throughout the winter of 1862-63, Union Major General Ulysses S. Grant orchestrated a series of Bayou Expeditions aimed at capturing Vicksburg. The Steele's Bayou Expedition was the most daring of...

  • mississippi
  • civil war

Shoreline Repast

Plaque by artist Paul Druecke Submitted by @DasDing_Dong

Plaque by artist Paul Druecke Submitted by @DasDing_Dong

    Featherston - Magruder House

    In 1831, Richard Featherston, a teacher, built a single story structure here and opened Vicksburg's first school. Dr. Alex Magruder expanded the house to two stories in 1850 and used the original...

    In 1831, Richard Featherston, a teacher, built a single story structure here and opened Vicksburg's first school. Dr. Alex Magruder expanded the house to two stories in 1850 and used the original...

    • mississippi
    • architecture

    Haynes Bluff Mound

    Once part of a complex of at least four Indian mounds, this 30 foot high mound was built in several stages from the 1300s to the 1600s. A thatched temple or chief's lodge stood atop each...

    Once part of a complex of at least four Indian mounds, this 30 foot high mound was built in several stages from the 1300s to the 1600s. A thatched temple or chief's lodge stood atop...

    • mississippi
    • native americans
    • mounds

    French Fort St. Pierre

    Built in 1719 to protect French colonists and serve as a trading place with Native Americans, Fort St. Pierre was rebuilt with a substantial palisade and moat in 1722 by Lt. Dumont de Montigny....

    Built in 1719 to protect French colonists and serve as a trading place with Native Americans, Fort St. Pierre was rebuilt with a substantial palisade and moat in 1722 by Lt. Dumont de Montigny....

    • mississippi
    • native american
    • colonial period
    • french

    Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church

    The Divine Word Missionaries began school for black youth here in 1913. In 1920, led by Fr. Matthew Christmann, they founded St. Augustine Seminary, first seminary in U. S. for training...

    The Divine Word Missionaries began school for black youth here in 1913. In 1920, led by Fr. Matthew Christmann, they founded St. Augustine Seminary, first seminary in U. S. for...

    • mississippi
    • religion
    • catholic
    • church
    • african american

    Mt. Horeb M.B. Church

    Established in 1868 by six former slaves, Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church completed the first African- American church building in Greenville in 1868. An important part of this city's...

    Established in 1868 by six former slaves, Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church completed the first African- American church building in Greenville in 1868. An important part of this city's...

    • mississippi
    • religion
    • church
    • african american

    Harriet Blanton Theobald Park

    Named for an early settler of Greenville who donated 47½ acres to help rebuild the after the Civil War. In 1878, nearly 300 yellow fever victims were buried here in the original city cemetery...

    Named for an early settler of Greenville who donated 47½ acres to help rebuild the after the Civil War. In 1878, nearly 300 yellow fever victims were buried here in the original city cemetery...

    • mississippi
    • park

    Remnant of Original Greenville - Lake Village Bridge

    This relic is all that remains of Mississippi's River Bridge that was dedicated to B.G. Humphreys, completed June 16, 1940, and opened to traffic September 17, 1940. A two lane thru-truss design...

    This relic is all that remains of Mississippi's River Bridge that was dedicated to B.G. Humphreys, completed June 16, 1940, and opened to traffic September 17, 1940. A two lane thru-truss...

    • mississippi
    • bridge
    • greenville

    Mississippi - The Magnolia State

    Explored, 1540-1, by De Soto. Colonized first by French, 1699. Became a colony of British, 1763; Spanish, 1779. Territory organized by U.S., 1798. Became 20th state, 1817.

    Explored, 1540-1, by De Soto. Colonized first by French, 1699. Became a colony of British, 1763; Spanish, 1779. Territory organized by U.S., 1798. Became 20th state, 1817.

    • mississippi
    • statehood

    To John A. Fox

    Whose persistent vision made possible this bridge. Whose faith helped revive river traffic as a vital factor in our economy.  Erected by his fellow citizens  October 29, 1954.

    Whose persistent vision made possible this bridge. Whose faith helped revive river traffic as a vital factor in our economy.  Erected by his fellow citizens  October 29, 1954.

    • mississippi
    • citizen memorial

    Rebecca Kellogg Ashley "Wausaunia"

    In memory of"Wausaunia" Rebecca Kellogg AshleyBorn Dec. 22, 1695, in Suffield, Mass.Died Aug. 1757 in Windsor, N. Y.Interpreter for the Indians at the "old fort," a mission station in charge of...

    In memory of"Wausaunia" Rebecca Kellogg AshleyBorn Dec. 22, 1695, in Suffield, Mass.Died Aug. 1757 in Windsor, N. Y.Interpreter for the Indians at the "old fort," a mission station in charge of...

    • windsor ny
    • rebecca kell...
    • 1704 raid on...
    • onaquaga
    • ouaquaga

    History of Old Onaquaga Valley

    History of Old Onaquaga ValleySubmitted by Evan Romer

    History of Old Onaquaga ValleySubmitted by Evan Romer

    • windsor ny
    • colesville ny
    • ouaquaga
    • onaquaga
    • bridge

    Ouaquaga Bridge

    New YorkOuaquaga Bridge341' double span lenticular bridge built in 1888. On National Historic Register 2003. Onaquaga, an Iroquois camp destroyed in 1778 was nearby.Towns of Colesville and...

    New YorkOuaquaga Bridge341' double span lenticular bridge built in 1888. On National Historic Register 2003. Onaquaga, an Iroquois camp destroyed in 1778 was nearby.Towns of Colesville and...

    • windsor ny
    • ouaquaga
    • onaquaga
    • bridge
    • ouaquaga

    McCoy's Ferry

    MCCOY'S FERRYON MAY 23, 1861, CONFEDERATES ATTEMPTINGTO CAPTURE THE FERRY BOAT ATMCCOY'S LANDING WERE DRIVEN OFF BYTHE CLEAR SPRING GUARD. HERE ONOCTOBER 10, 1862, GEN J.E.B. STUARTCROSSED THE...

    MCCOY'S FERRYON MAY 23, 1861, CONFEDERATES ATTEMPTINGTO CAPTURE THE FERRY BOAT ATMCCOY'S LANDING WERE DRIVEN OFF BYTHE CLEAR SPRING GUARD. HERE ONOCTOBER 10, 1862, GEN J.E.B. STUARTCROSSED THE...

    • c&o
    • canal
    • mccoy's ferry
    • civil war