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New historic markers unveiled for Vicksburg’s founding, oldest neighborhood

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Two new historical markers have been unveiled in downtown Vicksburg on First East and Adams Streets that highlight the city’s founding and earliest residential and commercial area.

The markers, which were paid for by the City of Vicksburg and the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau (VCVB), are titled “Newit Vick’s Original Vicksburg” and “Main Street Historic District and Amendment Area.”

“In dedicating these markers, we’re acknowledging our town’s rich history and, in a way, reflecting on how far we’ve come,” said Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. “People travel from all over the world to tour and experience Vicksburg, and these markers will help us continue telling our unique story long after all of us are here.”

Each marker has been strategically located along one of five existing Heritage Trail Walking Routes, a product of past local partnership with the National Park Service’s Lower Delta Initiative intended to showcase the history of Vicksburg…

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By: Alyssa Arbuckle
Title: New historic markers unveiled for Vicksburg’s founding, oldest neighborhood
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/new-historic-markers-unveiled-for-vicksburgs-founding-oldest-neighborhood/
Published Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 23:12:12 +0000

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-03-21 08:59:00

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: March 14-16

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-03-14 07:26:00

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