Port Gibson Battle Site
About this property
The Port Gibson Battlefield is the site near Port Gibson, Mississippi where the 1863 Battle of Port Gibson was fought during the American Civil War. The battlefield covers about 3,400 acres (1,400 ha) of land west of the city, astride Rodney Road, where Union Army forces were establishing a beachhead after crossing the Mississippi River in a bid to take the Confederate fortress of Vicksburg. The Union victory secured that beachhead and paved the way for the eventual fall of Vicksburg.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 05000461. It was listed on April 4, 2005.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Port Gibson Battle Site listed on the National Register?
Port Gibson Battle Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 4, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Port Gibson Battle Site?
Port Gibson Battle Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Port Gibson Battle Site a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Port Gibson Battle Site has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Port Gibson Battle Site?
The period of significance for Port Gibson Battle Site is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1863.
Can I research the history near Port Gibson Battle Site?
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