Set on the Mississippi River, the town of Vicksburg was the site of one of the Civil War's most important battles. The Confederates had previously held control over the important body of water all the way into the Gulf of Mexico. It brought in soldiers, weapons, and much-needed resources. Even President Abraham Lincoln saw the significance of Vicksburg, noting that taking … [Read more...] about Visiting Vicksburg National Military Park
Civil War
Visiting Andersonville National Historic Site
The most visited tourist site in South Georgia is Andersonville National Historic Site, a former Civil War prison camp known as Camp Sumter. The complex includes the grounds of the camp as well as the National Prisoner of War Museum and Andersonville National Cemetery. What to See at Andersonville National Historic Site Start at the visitor's center, which has a … [Read more...] about Visiting Andersonville National Historic Site
