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Today in History: Illinois Memorial Dedicated to Union Soldiers at Vicksburg

10/26/2025

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On October 26, 1906, the Illinois Memorial was dedicated at Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi. This memorial honors Union soldiers from Illinois who fought during the Siege of Vicksburg in the American Civil War. Designed by architect William Le Baron Jenney, it serves as a tribute to their bravery and sacrifice in this pivotal campaign.

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On October 26, 1906, the Illinois Memorial was dedicated at Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi. This memorial honors Union soldiers from Illinois who fought during the Siege of Vicksburg in the American Civil War. Designed by architect William Le Baron Jenney, it serves as a tribute to their bravery and sacrifice in this pivotal campaign.