Grant's Canal

Neat little spot outside of Vicksburg

This little spot is right outside Vicksburg and worth the detour. There are a few plaques with the history of the area. The one downside was that there were a lot of mosquitos.

Grant's Canal or Grant's Folly?

Grant's Canal is one of the most interesting and bizarre stories of the Civil War. As part of his campaign to capture the vital Mississippi River fortress of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Union Army Genera...

A lesser known folly

A lesser known folly - while off the beaten path, it was a unique place to visit. Grant had an interesting plan to avoid the fortifications at Vicksburg .... It didn't work out. Don't go out of your w...

Take 45 minutes if touring Vicksburg National Park

A little out of the way, but a nice little free park with a newer monument to a part of the Vicksburg Civil War campaign. it's about 15 minutes out from Vicksburg National Park. We enjoyed a short tr...

Amazed it is still there

At the beginning or end of scenic route 80, over the railroad tracks, just under the bridge, in a mosquito infested corner you will find this historic site. It is quite amazing what one will attempt w...