57th Georgia Infantry

57th Georgia Infantry Regimental Monument
57th Georgia Infantry Regimental Monument

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Multiple monument located outside of Vicksburg National Military Park, on former park property in the City Vicksburg, on the west side of Mission 66 approximately 0.1 mile south of Indiana Avenue. This unit was attached to Brig. Gen. Alfred Cumming’s 3d Brigade, of Maj. Gen. Carter L. Stevenson’s Division, Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton’s Army of Vicksburg, and commanded by Col. William Barkuloo. Lts. Thomas J. Dyson, Washington Hobbs, and V. C. Manning were killed in action at the Battle of Champion Hill, 16 May 1863. [Refer to Gen. Alfred Cumming of Georgia and to Edwin Bearss’ The Vicksburg Campaign, Volume II, page 644; and Volume III, pages 872 and 964.]
 
57th Georgia Infantry Marker
57th Georgia Infantry Marker

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Last updated: April 14, 2015

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3201 Clay Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183

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601 636-0583

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