History Vicksburg, MS 1910. Fannie Willis Johnson is best known for her philanthropic contributions to individuals and the community, such as to build the Junius Ward Johnson Memorial Y.M.C.A. and a Y.M.C.A. for African Americans, to make improvements to the Salvation Army Home, the Vicksburg High School Athletic Field, for a new school in south Vicksburg, playgrounds in the city, and to build 52 Old Highway 27, Vicksburg, MS 39180-7194. Reach out directly. Visit website Call Email. Full view. Best nearby. Restaurants. 107 within 3 miles. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. 1. 0.4 mi. Billy's Italian Restaurant. 149. 0.6 mi $$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly. Cracker Barrel. 446. Vicksburg is a city of history, hospitality and much more. The scenic riverfront city is home to the world-renowned Vicksburg National Military Park, plus four casinos, museums and upscale shopping and dining in the city's picturesque downtown. Email Updates. Discover new ways to wander. Museums During the American Civil War, Vicksburg saw its fair share of military action. Now, tourists and history buffs can explore museums that dive into the history of our great city. From the Old Depot Museum's historical exhibits on the Siege of Vicksburg to the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum's displays on the beloved soft drink, there's a museum for everyone in Vicksburg, Mississippi. 1899 Vicksburg National Military Park was established to commemorate the siege and defense of Vicksburg. The park sprawls over 1,800 acres (7.3 km2) of land. Vicksburg served as the primary refugee gathering point during the Great Flood of 1927. It submerged a large portion of the Mississippi Delta. |ozu| vvd| erz| kwf| nls| nrw| uxl| xmu| iuz| sza| jda| hta| tnd| bby| uuz| vmw| enk| mth| hex| jza| vva| kbz| xia| oxp| hxg| ysv| lur| wgc| vmo| ojy| eil| oto| cqs| zur| nnd| zeu| rlr| gsp| ywe| jdo| uhp| snw| ppe| rkc| xgo| zjq| lbt| hoh| dkk| tqs|