U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District

About 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 is also a Certified Retirement Community designated by the state of Mississippi.

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