The Vicksburg Campaign, a
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Cedar Grove Mansion
Vicksburg, MS
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(3-93) Cedar Grove (1840). 2200 Oak Street. Built by John Klein, a wealthy planter and businessman, the grounds extended down to the river, where he had his own wharf. In April, 1863 the home was struck by Union gunboat fire. A piece of grapeshot is still embedded in a parlor wall. The mansion was a Union hospital. Was visited by Generals Pemberton, Grant and Sherman |
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(2-2020) Enlarge Front entrance. In April, 1863 a Union Navy grapeshot ball went through the door to the right of the nail above the door clapper. The damage was repaired with a sheet metal patch which is hard to see in this photo |
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