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VICKSBURG RIVERFRONT MURALS
The Vicksburg Riverfront Murals project is a series of murals painted on Mississippi River flood walls in Vicksburg. The murals are intended to depict the city's historical significance, as well as its envisioned future role in the region's commerce and culture. Artist Robert Dafford was commissioned to complete the first series of 12'x 20' panels along the flood wall facing Levee Street. The first mural in the series was unveiled in 2002. In all, 32 panels completed the first phase of the project.
Address: 1201-1299 Levee St, Vicksburg, MS 39180
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
Welcome to Vicksburg Mural
Address: Across from Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
Vicksburg Sign
Address: 1000 Washington St, Vicksburg, MS
photo by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
GRAVE OF DOUGLAS THE CONFEDERATE CAMEL
Douglas The Camel, or “Old Douglas,” was a domesticated camel used by Company A of the 43rd Mississippi Infantry, part of the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Because of Old Douglas, the 43rd Mississippi Infantry came to be known as the Camel Regiment, Douglas was originally part of a U.S. War Department program called the Texas Camel Experiment, which aimed to experiment with camels as a possible alternative to horses and mules, which were dying of dehydration in vast numbers. Jefferson Davis, who had ascended to the position of United States Secretary of War in 1853, was a strong proponent of the program, and used his political influence to make the experiment happen. Although the details are unknown, Douglas somehow made his way to Mississippi, and eventually died at Davis's hometown of Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was initially given to Colonel W. H. Moore by 1st Lt. William Hargrove. Besides being a mascot, Moore assigned Douglas to the regimental band, carrying instruments and knapsacks.
Address: 326 Lovers Ln, Vicksburg, MS 39183
photo courtesy of Natalie Maynor