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Establishment of Vicksburg National Military Park
- When
- February 21, 1899
- Where
- Vicksburg, Mississippi
The park was established on February 21, 1899, to commemorate the siege and defense of Vicksburg during the American Civil War.
The national military park was established on February 21, 1899, to commemorate the siege and defense of Vicksburg. Located in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the park preserves the site of the 1863 siege, including historic monuments, earthworks, and the restored gunboat USS Cairo.
Sources
- Vicksburg National Military Park Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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