Sports Force Parks On The Mississippi, 255 Fisher Ferry Rd, Vicksburg, MS 39180, US

Navy Circle in Vicksburg, MS is a historic site overlooking the Mississippi River that was once home to Battery Benton, a Union siege position during the Civil War. This strategic location was manned by a detachment from Batter E, 1st Missouri Light Artillery, and volunteers from the 34th Iowa Infantry, under the command of Acting Master J. Frank Reed of the U.S. Navy. The circle, accessible via a pedestrian bridge, served as a defense against Confederate forces and engaged in duels with positions at South Fort. Visitors can explore this significant piece of history and learn about the role it played in the Vicksburg National Military Park.Generated from the website