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Where was the regiment on
Sunday, July 26, 1863
On this day the 16th Ohio remained camped near the Missississippi River, just a short distance from Vicksburg. Various records mention a very heavy rain and storm in the afternoon.
Records are unclear on exactly where the 16th Ohio camped during this time. Some say 1/2 mile down river or south of the city, others say 3/4 and some say 3/4 mile from the river itself. The webauthor has approximated a notional spot where the regiment may have camped, but believes it to be very close to the actual place.
Period military map showing the approximate route of the 16th Ohio into Vicksburg, through the city and to the approximate site of their camp from July 25 to 29, 1863.
Modern day map showing the approximate route of the 16th Ohio into Vicksburg, through the city and to the approximate site of their camp from July 25 to 29, 1863.
Green pin - Approximate location of Mississippi Springs, Mississippi, where the 16th Ohio camped the night of July 21, 1863.
Yellow pin - Approximate location of the campsite of the 16th Ohio on the night of July 22, 1863.
Blue pin - Approximate location of Camp Alice, the campsite of the 16th Ohio on the night of July 23, 1863.
Red pin - Approximate location of the 16th Ohio's campsite on the night of July 24, 1863.
Purple pin - Approximate location of the 16th Ohio's campsite from July 25 to 29, 1863.
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