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Enterprise Confederate Cemetery

Lovely old Confederate Cemetery adjoined to Enterprise Cemetery.

Location Address:
North Street
Columbus, MS

Fort Pemberton Site

Historical marker recognizing site of significant battle in which Confederate forces successfully deterred three Union ironclads, forcing Gen. Grant to seek another route to capture Vicksburg.

Location Address:
Hwy. 82
Greenwood, MS

Friendship Cemetery

Friendship Cemetery was the site of the observance that led to America's Memorial Day. In April of 1866, Columbus ladies laid flowers at the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers. Four generals and over 2,000 soldiers are buried here.

Location Address:
4th St. South
Columbus, MS

Grand Gulf Military Monument Park

Civil War Battlefield site, museum, historic buildings, cemetery, observation tower, tent camping, RV hookups, view the Mississippi River.

Location Address:
12006 Grand Gulf Rd., 8 miles northwest of Port Gibson
Port Gibson, MS

Grand Gulf Military Park

Civil War Battlefield site, museum, historic buildings, cemetery, observation tower, campgrounds; view the Mississippi River; nature trail, picnic area, and bath house.

Location Address:
12006 Grand Gulf Road
Port Gibson, MS

Grand Gulf/Raymond Scenic Byway

Visit Grand-Gulf Raymond Scenic Byway for a leisurely step back in time amid an enjoyable atmosphere. Delve into Mississippi’s history, explore the lush countryside, or imagine soldiers as they marched along the route years ago.

Location Address:
Grand Gulf Military Monument Park to Raymond Military Park
Raymond, MS

Grand Illumination

Corinth honors Civil War casualties by lighting over 10,000 luminaries in the historic downtown area. During the day, there will be entertainment, carriage rides and open houses in downtown businesses.

Location Address:
215 N Fillmore Street
Corinth, MS

Grenada Confederate Cemetery

Contains 180 graves of unknown Confederate soldiers.

Location Address:
Hwy. 51 and Cemetery St. Behind Odd Fellows Cemetery
Grenada, MS

Grenada Confederate Forts

Remains of earthwork forts built to protect against Union forces led by Gen. U. S. Grant. The forts provided headquarters for the historic Civil War raid on Holly Springs.

Location Address:
2088 Scenic Rt. 333
Grenada, MS

Hinds County Courthouse

c. 1857-1859. Outstanding example of Greek Revival architecture built with skilled slave labor. Used as a hospital for Confederate wounded after the Battle of Raymond.

Location Address:
127 Main St.
Raymond, MS
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