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Battle of Port Gibson

1104 Main St., Port Gibson, MS, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 31° 57' 33.4008", -90° 59' 6.3132"
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First shot fired 4 mi. west of this point on May 1, 1863, during Grant's advance from Bruinsburg. After two hour battle, Confederate forces retreated via Bayou Pierre Bridge on Farmers Street.

Last updated: 6/17/2009 10:15:00
   
Related Themes: C.S.A., Confederate States of America, Confederacy
 
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