Location: Vicksburg
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Top 7 Historic Sites in Vicksburg, Mississippi (MS)
Sitting high atop a bluff overlooking the Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers, the city of Vicksburg was the setting of a bloody 47 day siege during the Civil War. The site of this epic battle is now Vicksburg National Military Park, preserving original fortifications and the U.S.S. Cairo, an ironclad gunboat that once prowled the waters of the Mississippi River. Vicksburg is also the place where Coca-Cola was first bottled, a fact that is happily immortalized at the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum.
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1. Old Courthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 459 reviews
Reviewed By marionz87 - Stuart, United States
This museum is amazing! There’s room after room of Civil War history and possessions. I learned so much about Vicksburg and it’s role, in the Civil War! I’d say- this museum is a must see/do!
2. Anchuca Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Tour Anchuca Mansion, Vicksburg's first Columned Mansion and the town's first antebellum homes to open to the public for daily tours in 1955. This Greek revival landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, opens it doors to visitor from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Walk in the footsteps of many famous Americans, including President Jefferson Davis, to see the opulent interiors with fine antiques and art representing the past three centuries. Tours are $10.00 per person. Most all major credit cards are excepted. Thank you for helping preserve Anchuca.
Reviewed By whois23
The tour starts out with a short film narrated by a former resident of the house, and then you are allowed to go on a self-guided tour at your own pace. We really enjoyed it, and learned a lot about Anchuca.
3. Martha Vick House
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By whois23
We wore masks, our guide wore a mask, and so with social distancing we felt safe during this uneasy time of Covid-19. The house has a wonderful history that was fascinating to listen to, and the decorations, furnishings, and collections were amazing. We enjoyed the tour, and highly recommend it.
4. Shlenker House
5. Balfour House
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
During the Siege of Vicksburg in 1863, the Balfour House was the home of Emma Balfour, who became a celebrated diarist for her recollections of the city's 47-day struggle against Union General U.S. Grant's forces. Built in the mid-1830s, the red brick, two-story structure with elements of Greek Revival and Federalist architectural styles survived the Union shelling and Emma famously refused to abandon her home for the safety of caves in the hillsides and turned here home into a shelter for wounded Confederate soldiers. After the surrender, Balfour House served as headquarters for Union General James McPherson. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
