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  • What is Vicksburg National Military Park?
    • Vicksburg National Military Park serves as a memorial for the American Civil War’s Battle of Vicksburg. Fought in mid-1863, the battle took place on a 20-mile parcel of land that still features trenches from the conflict.
  • How many lives were lost during the Battle of Vicksburg?
    • The 47-day siege at Vicksburg ended with the loss of nearly 5,000 lives, making it one of the most significant battles of the American Civil War.
  • What attractions can visitors see at Vicksburg National Military Park?
    • Today, the park features 1,325 historical markers and monuments, a 12.5-mile walking trail, 144 cannons, the restored gunboat U.S.S. Cairo, and the Vicksburg National Cemetery.
  • How many people are buried at Vicksburg National Cemetery?
    • The cemetery contains the remains of nearly 20,000 people, of whom over 12,000 are unidentified.
  • What is the address and contact information for Vicksburg National Military Park?
    • 3201 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183
      Phone: 601-636-2199
Vicksburg National Military Park
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