State of Mississippi
historic site
The color-bearer has fallen mortally wounded and his comrade steps over his body, using his clubbed musket to defend the fallen flag.
- Inscription
- On this ground our brave sires fought for their righteous cause;In glory they sleep who give to it their lives To valor, they gave new dimensions of courage To duty its noblest fulfillment To posterity, the sacred heritage of honor.
- 0.3 mi off the Journey Through Hallowed Ground BywayNational
- 7.4 mi off the Old Main Streets
- 18.3 mi off the Mason and Dixon Byway
- 24.1 mi off the Falls Road
Overlooks nearby
- CS Sharpshooter's position · 1 mi
- Chimney Rock · 15 mi
- Middletown Overlook · 27 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:13 | 18:46 | 19:21 |
| June solstice | 05:42 | 20:01 | 20:41 |
| September equinox | 06:57 | 18:32 | 19:08 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:05 | 16:48 |
Local time (America/New_York).
39.80242, -77.25585
Elevation 178 m (modelled from terrain)