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Vicksburg National Cemetery

Vicksburg, MS
Ranked #5 of 17 attractions in Vicksburg
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Cemeteries
Owner description: Established by the U.S. Congress in 1865 as a military burial ground, the 116-acre cemetery is the final resting place of more than 17,000 Union... more » Owner description: Established by the U.S. Congress in 1865 as a military burial ground, the 116-acre cemetery is the final resting place of more than 17,000 Union Soldiers. « less
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Birmingham, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Skip through the reviews that refer to state monuments, films at the visitor center, etc. Those folks are NOT discussing the Vicksburg National Cemetery, which is what this listing is for. The cemetery is located within Vicksburg National Battlefield (which IS what most of these people are referring to). However, it is was a somber part of my visit to... More

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Los Angeles, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We were anticipating the cemetery, but it was a bit of a letdown after seeing the battlefield. It's worth a visit, but not a lot of time.

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Greenville, Mississippi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Wonderful history and interesting things to look at. Great way to spend the day in Vicksburg

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Jackson, Mississippi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

What a great historical journey. The film in the vistor's center sets the stage for hours of perspective on the Civil War.

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Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We stopped at many of the state monuments and appreciated the organization and foresight it took to make this battlefield experience memorable.

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Jackson, Mississippi
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

This was an educational leisure day with my family. We learned a lot about the history of the battle that took place there and took in the beauty of the area.

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Mattoon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Spent alot of time in the cemetary, beautiful and restful. Took lots of photos.

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Grove City, OH
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

When you drive through the National Cemetery, you are faced with the great losses in the Civil War. It is part of Vicksburg National Military Park and well worth the time.

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Monroe, Louisiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

A drive through the battle grounds of the battle of Vicksburg. Different monuments on display.

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Jackson, MS
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

Part of the Vicksburg Military Park, it's definately interesting to drive through. It's a stark reminder of the lives lost in the Civil War. And it is also a National cemetary.

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