Grand Gulf Military Monument Park
USA /
Mississippi /
Port Gibson /
Grand Gulf Road, 12006
World
/ USA
/ Mississippi
/ Port Gibson
World / United States / Mississippi
park, campsite / caravan site, place with historical importance, interesting place
Grand Gulf Military Monument Park, Port Gibson, MS
Campground; Picnic area; Hiking trails; Observation tower; Grand Gulf Cemetery; Museum
The site marks the former river port of Grand Gulf. The town became stranded when the Mississippi shifted westward, leaving the town landlocked with a wide stretch of mud and sandbanks. The area was made into a State Park in 1962.
Campground; Picnic area; Hiking trails; Observation tower; Grand Gulf Cemetery; Museum
The site marks the former river port of Grand Gulf. The town became stranded when the Mississippi shifted westward, leaving the town landlocked with a wide stretch of mud and sandbanks. The area was made into a State Park in 1962.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mississippi_state_parks
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 32°1'45"N 91°3'7"W
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