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Vicksburg: I-20 to Indiana Ave
Vicksburg sits on the high bluffs above the Mississippi River in western Mississippi, where wooded ridges meet the broad river plain. Its position made the city a decisive strategic objective during the American Civil War: after a 47-day siege, Confederate Vicksburg surrendered to Union forces on 4 July 1863, giving the Union control of the Mississippi River. Vicksburg National Military Park preserves part of the battlefield and the USS Cairo, an ironclad gunboat raised from the Yazoo River. Interstate 20 crosses the city’s eastern approaches, while Indiana Avenue links this highway corridor with local streets. The historic downtown, riverfront and military park give Vicksburg a distinctive role on the lower Mississippi.
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Built around a strategic bluff above the Mississippi River, Vicksburg grew into an important river port and today serves as a focal point for the history of the American Civil War. Its commanding position made it a Confederate stronghold until the Siege of Vicksburg ended with surrender on 4 July 1863, giving Union forces control of the river. Vicksburg National Military Park preserves part of the battlefield, monuments and the restored ironclad USS Cairo, sunk in 1862 and later recovered from the Yazoo River. Downtown’s brick commercial streets, museums and riverfront murals keep the connection between commerce, conflict and the waterway visible. Browse additional webcams from the Mississippi River region to extend your view of western Mississippi.
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