About this property
Grand Gulf Military State Park is a Mississippi state park located 10 miles northwest of Port Gibson in an unincorporated area, now the ghost town of Grand Gulf, in Claiborne County, Mississippi. The park includes the remnants of two batteries that fired on and repelled Ulysses S. Grant's forces during the Battle of Grand Gulf. After the Battle of Port Gibson, Grant made Grand Gulf his base of operations. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Mississippi Landmark. The 400-acre landmark includes Fort Cobun and Fort Wade earthworks, the Grand Gulf Cemetery, a museum, campgrounds, picnic facilities, hiking trails, an observation tower, and restored buildings.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72000689. It was listed on April 10, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Grand Gulf Military State Park listed on the National Register?
Grand Gulf Military State Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Grand Gulf Military State Park?
Grand Gulf Military State Park is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Grand Gulf Military State Park?
The period of significance for Grand Gulf Military State Park is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Grand Gulf Military State Park?
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