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Grand Gulf Military Monument Park

Located 10 miles northwest of Port Gibson, this was the site of the shelling of Confederate forts Cobun and Wade by Union ironclad gunboats. The 400-acre park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, includes the forts, hiking trails, a cemetery, an observation tower and several restored buildings. A museum in the visitor center contains photographs, scale models and items commemorating local history.

Museum open daily; closed major holidays. Group rates available with prior reservations. Park open daily.

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Location	12006 Grand Gulf Road Port Gibson Mississippi 39150
Phone	601-437-5911
Fax	601-437-2929
Email	park@grandgulf.state.ms.us
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