Vicksburg, MS

A city rich in history, Vicksburg is also a thriving, modern-day community that boasts beautiful architecture, arts and culture, and year-round recreation activities. It is an important port town, strategically located at the confluence of the Mississippi River and Yazoo River. Vicksburg has long been an interesting draw for tourists, and is known as the Red Carpet City of the South for its hospitality. Vicksburg is also a Certified Retirement Community designated by the state of Mississippi.

Population 48,376
Climate 36°F / 92°F
Average Home Sale $0
The Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of the Vicksburg area business community. A variety of programs meet member needs and promote community growth. Join the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce here.

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Vicksburg, MS

Culture
Porter Captures Tenacity and Hope
After Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast in August 2005, artist H.C. Porter rushed home to her native Mississippi not to document the READ MORE
Work
Celebrating Corps Values
"If you don’t hear anything about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the news, it’s because we’re doing our job,” says Frank E. Worley, chief of READ MORE
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Energy Plants Help Fuel Economic Success
Warren County’s energy companies fuel homes, cars and the economy. The three area plants not only provide power, but also generate jobs. Bunge-Ergon READ MORE

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