Grand Gulf Military Park - Port Gibson, Mississippi

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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.

Museum and Grounds Admission Fee:
Seniors 62+ $3,00 Adults $4.00, K-12 $1.00

RV Camping:
Full hookup - 50/30/amp, water, and sewage. Includes admission to museum and grounds.
Seniors 62+ $23/night Adults $25/night

Tent Camping:
A one-time park admision will also be charged.
No electricity $10/night Electricity $15/night

Grand Gulf Military Park Photo Gallery

This is your first stop, for information, to pay admissions, and to enjoy all of the wonderful artifacts.

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 '

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.

Amid giant moss covered oaks, lies the Grand Gulf Cemetery.

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.

Contact Grand Gulf Military Park

Phone - 601.437.5911
Website - www.grandgulfpark.ms.gov

Grand Gulf Military Park
12006 Grand Gulf Road
Port Gibson, Mississippi 39150 (click to view a map)
From the Natchez Trace - Exit the parkway at milepost 41 onto Mississippi Highway 18. Turn left (south) on US 61 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 dead-ends into Grand Gulf Road. Turn left on Grand Gulf Road and follow the road to the park.

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