53d Ohio Infantry

Monument ("Minie Ball") is located at the junction of Union Avenue and Grant Avenue. This unit was attached to Col. Joseph R. Cockerill's 3d Brigade, of Brig. Gen. William Sooy Smith's 1st Division, Maj. Gen. Cadwallader C. Washburn's XVI Army Corps (Detachment). and commanded by Col. Wells S. Jones.

 
Conical Stone Monument in the shape of a Minie Ball. Inscription: Fifty-Third Infantry / Col. Wells S. Jones / 3rd Brig.., 1st Div.,16th Corps. OHIO
53d Ohio Infantry Regimental Monument

NPS / C. Fields

Last updated: July 2, 2024

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3201 Clay Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183

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601 636-0583

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