Vicksburg Flags Stickers

The Mississippi River was the primary conduit for supplies and communication through the south as well as a vital lifeline for goods going north. To Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Vicksburg was the "nailhead that holds the South's two halves together."  President Abraham Lincoln remarked, “Vicksburg is the key! The war can never be brought to a close until that key is in our pocket.” The Vicksburg Campaign began in 1862 and ended with the Confederate surrender on July 4, 1863. With the loss of Confederate general John C. Pemberton’s army after the siege at Vicksburg and a Union victory at Port Hudson five days later, the Union controlled the entire Mississippi River and the Confederacy was split in half. Grant’s victory led to his continued command in eastern Tennessee and his eventual appointment as general-in-chief of the Union armies.

Vicksburg "Courthouse" Flag - Large garrison flag flown from the top of the prominent Vicksburg Courthouse during the siege of the city. 

Battle Flag captured at the fall of Vicksburg - no unknown unit ID. 

1st National Flag captured at the fall of Vicksburg - no unknown unit ID.