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Grand Gulf Military State Park, Port Gibson, MS

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Grand Gulf Military State Park

A 450-acre Mississippi state park preserving the ghost town of Grand Gulf and its Civil War battle history.

12006 Grand Gulf Road, Port Gibson, MS 39150 · Port Gibson, MS

About Grand Gulf Military State Park

This state park near Port Gibson preserves the former town of Grand Gulf and the Civil War Battle of Grand Gulf. Visitors can see Fort Cobun and Fort Wade, the Grand Gulf Cemetery, a museum, and several restored buildings from the town's earlier years. The grounds also offer campgrounds, picnic areas, hiking trails, and an observation tower. The park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Mississippi Landmark.

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