Name: Illinois Memorial
Address: Vicksburg, MS 39183, Vicksburg
Telephone: +16016360583

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#1 of 12 Historical landmarks in Vicksburg

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.86

0.7 km from the center of Vicksburg

Rating breakdown

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Vicksburg, MS 39183

(601) 636-0583

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What is the rating of Illinois Memorial?: Illinois Memorial is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 76 reviews.
How does Illinois Memorial rank in Vicksburg?: Illinois Memorial is #1 of 12 Historical landmarks in Vicksburg by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Illinois Memorial located?: Vicksburg, MS 39183 — 0.7 km from the center of Vicksburg.
How can I contact Illinois Memorial?: Phone: (601) 636-0583

Reviews (8)

Amy T 2023 Jul 15

Very interesting to see all the names of soldiers. If you are a veteran be sure to have your national park pass or your military I.D.

Ray G 2023 Mar 19

This place was STUNNING!! The echos in it was amazing. Don’t skip going inside here! Pull over and spend 10mins just taking it all in!

Newt Rayburn 2022 Oct 05

The most incredible memorial at Vicksburg National Military Park, or just about anywhere really.

Kurt Henninger 2022 Aug 14

Awe inspiring monument to one of the Civil War's biggest battles. Must see this when taking a tour of the battlefield.

Ronda Bernstein 2022 Apr 10

Beautiful memorial to those from Illinois who fought in the Battle (Siege) of Vicksburg. Modeled after the Pantheon in Rome, the building has 44 steps, one for each day of the Siege. Inside are bronze plaques listing the names of every Illinois soldier that was there by infantry and company. The beautiful thing, however, is the mosaic Seal of Illinois on the floor. Because it is elevated and has an open oculous, there is a breeze inside, even on the hottest days. Right now it is only accessible by foot because the road is closed for construction. If you are disabled and are from Illinois or have an ancestor listed inside, inquire at the Visitor Center and someone may be able to help accommodate you to get closer.

Robert Wagner 2022 Mar 27

The road was closed but you could see it from a distance and it was still really cool.

Marty Frain 2022 Mar 15

The nicest if not one of the nicest monuments on the Vicksburg National Military Park.

Liralen Li 2022 Mar 10

The grounds around the memorial commemorate all the battles that were fought there during the Vicksburg siege. The building itself is filled with the names of thousands of Illinois men who served in the battle, all the battalions and all their companies are named, along with their officers and a commemoration of their valor in the battle around them. It's an amazing work.