(3-2011) Enlarge Looking south from near the Jefferson Davis Statue. Markers: C.S. Artillery Company, Waul's Texas Legion, Army of Vicksburg and Second Texas Lunette Interpretive Sign

(3-2011) Enlarge The Second Texas Lunette. NPS Tour Guide: Manned by the Second Texas Volunteer Infantry, this Confederate fortification guarded the Baldwin Ferry road approach to Vicksburg. On May 22 it was the scene of furious fighting as Confederates beat back repeated Union attacks. During the siege Union soldiers dug approach trenches to within 15 feet of the lunette

(3-2011) Enlarge Looking south from near the Jefferson Davis Statue

(3-08) Enlarge Looking south toward the left side of the lunette

(3-08) Enlarge Front of the lunette. View looking north along the wartime route of Baldwin Ferry Road

(3-2011) Enlarge Chicago Mercantile Battery marker on east face of the lunette

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(3-2011) Enlarge Union Position Tablet: Benton's Brigade: May 22nd assault