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The Turning Point of the War
About Vicksburg
Vicksburg sits on a high bluff along the Mississippi River, originally established by French colonists in 1719 who built Fort Saint Pierre near the Yazoo River. The city played a pivotal role in the American Civil War as a key Confederate river port, with its surrender to Ulysses S. Grant marking a major turning point alongside the Battle of Gettysburg.
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USS Cairo Museum
The USS Cairo Museum preserves the lead ship of the City-class casemate ironclads, which were built at the beginning of the American Civil War to serve as river gunboats. Located at 3201 Clay Street, this attraction offers a look at these historic vessels.
It is the lead ship of the City-class casemate ironclads built at the beginning of the American Civil War to serve as river gunboats.
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Wing Xscape by Hot Potato 1.2.3. Express-Pemberton Plaza
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USS Cairo Museum
The USS Cairo Museum preserves the lead ship of the City-class casemate ironclads, which were built at the beginning of the American Civil War to serve as river gunboats. Located at 3201 Clay Street, this attraction offers a look at these historic vessels.
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