Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Vicksburg, United States

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2.4 km
Ascend 61 m
Descend 67 m

Experience Vicksburg in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Vicksburg

Sight 1: Cedar Grove

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Cedar Grove is a former plantation in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi.

Wikipedia: Cedar Grove (Natchez, Mississippi) (EN)

1253 meters / 15 minutes

Sight 2: Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity

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The Church of the Holy Trinity is a historic church building of the Episcopal Church, built in c. 1870 and located at South and Monroe Streets in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Wikipedia: Church of the Holy Trinity (Vicksburg, Mississippi) (EN)

198 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Balfour House

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Balfour House

Balfour House is an antebellum mansion located at the corner of Crawford Street and Cherry Street in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Built in 1835, it was the home of Emma Balfour, celebrated diarist of the Siege of Vicksburg. The red-brick, two-story structure features elements of Greek Revival and Federalist styles and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wikipedia: Balfour House (EN)

73 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: Pemberton Headquarters

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Pemberton HeadquartersInfrogmation of New Orleans / CC BY-SA 3.0

Pemberton's Headquarters, also known as the Willis-Cowan House, is a historic house museum at 1018 Crawford Street in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Built in 1836, it served as the headquarters for Confederate General John C. Pemberton during most of the 47-day Siege of Vicksburg. It was also the site where Pemberton surrendered the city to U.S. Major General Ulysses S. Grant on July 4, 1863. The house is owned by the National Park Service and is open to the public as part of Vicksburg National Military Park. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

Wikipedia: Pemberton's Headquarters (EN)

469 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 5: Old Court House Museum

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Old Court House Museum

The Old Courthouse, Warren County, also known as Warren County Courthouse, stands prominently on a hill in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and was a symbol of Confederate resistance during the Siege of Vicksburg. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968 and a Mississippi Landmark in 1986. The landmarked area comprises the entire Courthouse Square, which includes the courthouse and four attached buildings that were originally cistern houses for catching rainwater to fight fires, but these were later converted into offices.

Wikipedia: Old Warren County Courthouse (EN), Website

364 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 6: Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

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Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) church located at 805 Monroe Street in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 30, 1992; and is listed as a Mississippi Landmark since November 10, 1992.

Wikipedia: Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Vicksburg, Mississippi) (EN)

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