Map of battle ground of Chickasaw Bayou, Dec. 28th and 29th 1862 Enlarged and drawn by E. A. Munn from Gen. Morgan's map.
Chickasaw Bayou Battlefield
Walnut Grove
Down the street from the Mississippi Welcome Center and several miles north of Vicksburg National Military Park, visitors can see a historical marker detailing the Battle of Chickasaw Bayou, also known as the Battle of Walnut Grove, the opening engagement of the Vicksburg Campaign. This sign is the only marker currently marking the site of William T. Sherman’s first failed attempt to capture the city of Vicksburg in December 1862.
Preservation
Save 1,099 acres at Chickasaw Bayou, Gettysburg and Brandy Station Battlefields.
The American Battlefield Trust and our members have saved more than 50 acres at Chickasaw Bayou Battlefield.
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Battle Facts
Vicksburg, MS | December 26, 1862
Result: Confederate Victory
Estimated Casualties
1,983
Union
1,776
1,776
Confed.
207
207
