Friday, October 28, 2011

Ulysses S. Grant Monument - Vicksburg, MS

While I was in Vicksburg Mississippi taking my Mississippi Land Surveyors Exam, I visited the Vicksburg National Military Park.  This park commemorates the Battle of Vicksburg by Union forces led by U.S. Grant, from May 19, 1863 to July 4, 1863.  I am somewhat of a history buff so anytime I can "walk where they walked" I do.

This monument of Grant is at the  site of his headquarters during the battle and ensuing siege.
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  1. Davy, Kelly and Odie BoggsOctober 29, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Cool stuff. We have been thru Vicksburg many times but we have never stopped. Thanks for sharing. How'd the exam go?
    Davy

    www. Boggsblogs.com

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  2. Ray L. RiggsOctober 29, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I went through the park in about two hours but it would take a week to go through all of it. It is a sixteen mile drive with sites all along the way.

    I will not know about my exam until after December. I think I passed but just barely. We have an opportunity for some long-term work in Mississippi so I got the short straw to take the exam! Ralph was in Texas the same day taking their exam. If this keeps up we're gonna have to get us a bus!!! The "Riggsmobile"!!!

    ray

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  3. Davy, Kelly and Odie BoggsOctober 30, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Some days I would sell you one but not today. We've been out of the BoggsMobile for a week and three weeks to go. I miss my bed!

    I'm sure you both did well on the tests. You are such smart men!

    Davy

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  4. Ray L. RiggsOctober 30, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I'm not gonna pass that comment on to Ralph...He might get the "Big Head"!!!

    ray

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