Karen Lee Ensley
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03/17/2017
Vicksburg National Military Park is a historical site featuring the Civil War battle and siege of Vicksburg.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
Various types of cannons are displayed in strategic locations within the park.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
During the siege of Vicksburg, citizens sought shelter in man-made caves. The visitor center showcases an original Civil War era rocking chair used in one of the caves.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
The grand entrance into the park.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
The Illinois State Memorial is one of hundreds of markers, plaques and memorials within the park.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
Featured inside the Illinois State Memorial is this intricate mosaic of the state's seal.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
Pennsylvania's memorial is engraved with the words, "Here brothers fought for their principles. Here heroes died for their country..."
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
The artistic details in the monuments are filled with symbolism.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
The park has red signs indicating important locations of Confederate forces.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
The large blue signs indicate Union positions.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
From this park overlook, visitors can see the Mississippi River and learn how it played an important role in the Battle of Vicksburg.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
Union soldiers dug a trench to approach a hilltop Confederate fort.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
A must-see, the USS Cairo Museum details the crucial role the Navy played during the siege of Vicksburg. The Navy memorial is in the background. Under the tent is the ironclad boat, Cairo.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
The Cairo was sunk in the Yazoo River in 1862.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
The Cairo was found in 1956.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
The ironclad gunboat, Cairo, was raised, restored and moved to Vicksburg National Military Park.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
Visitors can climb aboard the iconic vessel, Cairo, for a close-up view.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
The ornate gateway entrance to the U.S. National Cemetery located in Vicksburg National Military Park.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
Rows and rows of small stone markers in this Civil War graveyard are identified only with a number.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
A visitor reflects upon the sacrifices of both Union and Confederate soldiers.
Karen Lee Ensley
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03/16/2017
More than 150 years after the Civil War, someone has lovingly visited this grave.