Grand Gulf Military Park
Port Gibson, Mississippi

This is your first stop, for information, to pay admissions, and to enjoy all of the wonderful artifacts dating back to the time when the Mastodons roamed this part of the earth, through the 1700s, historical items from the old town of Grand Gulf (once called Grand Gulph), clothes from the 1800s, Civil War artifacts and maps. This is your first stop, for information, to pay admissions, and to enjoy all of the wonderful artifacts dating back to the time when the Mastodons roamed this part of the earth, through the 1700s, historical items from the old town of Grand Gulf (once called Grand Gulph), clothes from the 1800s, Civil War artifacts and maps.
This 13-inch Mortar was probably used by the Union. In the early 1900s it was seen partially buried in the levee on Davis Island. These mortars were mounted on schooners or box-like boats. The mortars weighted 17,000 pounds and fired 200 pound explosive 'bombs'. This 13-inch Mortar was probably used by the Union. In the early 1900s it was seen partially buried in the levee on Davis Island. These mortars were mounted on schooners or box-like boats. The mortars weighted 17,000 pounds and fired 200 pound explosive 'bombs'.
The Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church church building was constructed in 1868 in the town of Rodney, MS. Rodney was once a booming river town. By 1933, the population of Rodney had diminished to less than 100. In February 1969, the Natchez-Jackson Diocese deeded the property to the Rodney Foundation. The building was donated to the State of Mississippi by the Rodney Foundation and moved to Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission in 1983. It has been restored to its original condition and is used as a non-denominational chapel by religious and other groups approved by the park. The Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church church building was constructed in 1868 in the town of Rodney, MS. Rodney was once a booming river town. By 1933, the population of Rodney had diminished to less than 100. In February 1969, the Natchez-Jackson Diocese deeded the property to the Rodney Foundation. The building was donated to the State of Mississippi by the Rodney Foundation and moved to Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission in 1983. It has been restored to its original condition and is used as a non-denominational chapel by religious and other groups approved by the park.
Amid giant moss covered oaks, lies the Grand Gulf Cemetery. The cemetery is maintained by Grand Gulf Military Park. However, a series of damaging events have taken place threatening the continued preservation of the cemetery. The cemetery is situated on a high steep ridge of highly erodible soil. Amid giant moss covered oaks, lies the Grand Gulf Cemetery. The cemetery is maintained by Grand Gulf Military Park. However, a series of damaging events have taken place threatening the continued preservation of the cemetery. The cemetery is situated on a high steep ridge of highly erodible soil.
These are some of the best preserved Confederate rifle pits from the Civil War due to their remote location and the presevation efforts of the Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission. These are some of the best preserved Confederate rifle pits from the Civil War due to their remote location and the presevation efforts of the Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission.
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In May of 1962, the Grand Gulf Military Monument Park was officially opened, dedicated to preserving the memory of both the town and the battle in which occurred there. Located eight miles northwest of Port Gibson, Mississippi off Highway 61, this 400 acre landmark is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and includes Fort Cobun and Fort Wade, the Grand Gulf Cemetery, a museum, picnic areas, hiking trails, an observation tower, and several restored buildings dating back to Grand Gulf's heyday.

The museum and grounds fee is only $3.00 for those that are under 60 years young, $2.00 for those that are over 60 years young, and $1.00 for students K-12th grade.

Grand Gulf Military Monument Park is located 10 miles from the Natchez Trace Parkway. Exit Natchez Trace Parkway onto Mississippi Highway 18 (milepost 41) and drive into Port Gibson. From the courthouse area in Port Gibson take Anthony Street out of town heading northwest. Anthony Street becomes Oil Mill Road. Oil Mill Road deadends into Grand Gulf Road. Turn left on Grand Gulf Road and follow the road to the park.

For additional information please see: www.grandgulfpark.state.ms.us

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Access/Exit Mississippi Highway 467
1 Battle of Raymond
2 Mamie's Cottage Bed and Breakfast
3 Dean Stand
Access/Exit Mississippi Highway 27
4 Harmony Farm Bed and Breakfast
5 Lower Choctaw Boundary
Access/Exit Fisher Ferry Road
6 Buffalo Spirit Ranch Bed and Breakfast
7 Rocky Springs
8 Owens Creek Waterfall

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9 Grindstone Ford
10 Mangum Mound
11 Sunken Trace
Access/Exit Mississippi Highway 18
12 Port Gibson, Mississippi
13 Isabella Bed and Breakfast
14 Lady with a Past - Historically Inspired Art Dolls
15 A.K. Shaifer House
16 Windsor Ruins
Access/Exit US Highway 61
17 Windsor Ruins Loop Route
Access/Exit Mississippi Highway 552
18 The Old Country Store Restaurant
19 Rosswood Planation Bed and Breakfast
20 North Fork Coles Creek
21 Mud Island Creek

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