Definitions for Vicksburg
ˈvɪks bɜrgvicks·burg

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Vicksburgnoun

   a town in western Mississippi on bluffs above the Mississippi River to the west of Jackson; focus of an important campaign during the American Civil War as the Union fought to control the Mississippi River and so to cut the Confederacy into two halves

2. Vicksburg, siege of Vicksburgnoun

   a decisive battle in the American Civil War (1863); after being besieged for nearly seven weeks the Confederates surrendered

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1. vicksburg

   Vicksburg is a city in western Mississippi, United States. It is known for its role in the American Civil War, particularly for the Battle of Vicksburg, which was a critical victory for the Union forces. Vicksburg is also the site of a well-known national military park that commemorates this historic event. The city is situated on the Mississippi River and is recognized for its beautiful antebellum homes and structures.

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1. Vicksburg

   Vicksburg is the only city in Warren County, Mississippi. It is located 234 miles northwest of New Orleans on the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers, and 40 miles due west of Jackson, the state capital. In 1900, 14,834 people lived in Vicksburg; in 1910, 20,814; in 1920, 17,931; and in 1940, 24,460. The population was 26,407 at the 2000 census with a Micropolitan population of 49,644. It is the county seat of Warren County. Vicksburg is the principal city of the Vicksburg Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Warren County.

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1. Vicksburg

   largest city on the Mississippi, on a bluff above the river, fortified by the Confederates in the Civil War; after a siege of over a year surrendered to General Grant, 4th July 1864, with 30,000 men.

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1. vicksburg

   A city and port of Mississippi, on the Mississippi River, 408 miles north of New Orleans, and is the chief town between Memphis and New Orleans. It was strongly fortified in 1861, and provided with a large garrison. In January, 1862, it was attacked by the Federal naval forces from Memphis and New Orleans, but without success. In April, 1863, a naval attack was combined with the land forces under Gen. Grant, who defeated Gen. Pemberton near Jackson, cut off supplies and reinforcements from the garrison, and with a close siege and continual assaults, compelled a surrender, July 4, 1863, with 30,000 prisoners of war, 200 cannon, and 70,000 stand of arms.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Vicksburg in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Vicksburg in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Vicksburg
4. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Vicksburg
5. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html