Texas Memorial: A Tribute to Texan Valor at Vicksburg

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Honoring Texan soldiers at Vicksburg National Military Park, a site for reflection and remembrance amidst Civil War history.

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The Texas Memorial, located within Vicksburg National Military Park, honors the Texan soldiers who fought in the pivotal Vicksburg Campaign during the Civil War. Dedicated in 1961, the monument features a striking bronze statue and intricate design, offering a place for remembrance and reflection.

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Confederate Ave, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 39183, US
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Local tips

Visit the Texas Memorial as part of the Vicksburg National Military Park's driving tour to fully appreciate its historical context.
Take time to read the inscriptions on the monument to learn about the specific Texas units that served in the Vicksburg Campaign.
Notice the yucca plant, a native Texan plant, which adds a unique element to the memorial.
Consider visiting during commemorative events to experience the site as a gathering place for remembrance.

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Getting There

Walking

From the Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Center at 3201 Clay Street, walk south until you reach Confederate Avenue. Turn left onto Confederate Avenue and continue for approximately 1.5 miles. The Texas Monument will be on your right, well-signposted within the park. Entrance to the park is $20 per vehicle, or $10 per person for pedestrians or cyclists.
Driving

Enter Vicksburg National Military Park via Clay Street (US-80). Follow the park's 16-mile tour road. The Texas Memorial is located on the south loop of Confederate Avenue at the Railroad Redoubt, tour stop 13, milepost 13.5. Entrance to the park is $20 per vehicle. Parking is available at the Railroad Redoubt.

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The Texas Memorial stands proudly within the Vicksburg National Military Park, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by Texan soldiers during the Civil War. Situated on Confederate Avenue at the Railroad Redoubt, the memorial marks tour stop 13 on the park's tour road. Dedicated on November 4, 1961, and completed in the winter of 1962-63, this monument serves as a tribute to the valor of the soldiers and an essential part of American history.The memorial's design, a Greek Doric peristyle, was conceived by Lundgren and Maurer, an architectural firm from Austin, Texas. Constructed from Texas red granite, the monument features eleven steps, each representing a state of the Confederacy, leading to the stylobate. A live yucca plant, native to Texas and the southwestern United States, adds a unique touch to the site.The centerpiece of the memorial is a bronze sculpture by Herring Coe of Beaumont, Texas, titled “Sealing the Breech”. This statue represents all Texas soldiers present during the May 22nd assaults, depicting a Texan soldier standing atop a 6-pounder cannon barrel, gazing towards the Iowa Monument. The monument also features inscriptions describing the historic events, an homage to a Texas soldier by John W. Thomason, Jr., and a list of the Texas units that served in the Vicksburg Campaign.From the Texas Memorial, visitors can gain a better understanding of the Confederate defense's viewshed toward the Union siege lines. The site offers a serene atmosphere for contemplation and remembrance, inviting visitors to reflect on the historical significance of Vicksburg and the role of Texan soldiers in the Civil War.