July 4, 1863Reputable sourceWell documented
The Fall of Vicksburg
On the timeline · around July 4, 1863 ·
What happened
After a long siege, the Confederate stronghold of Vicksburg, Mississippi, surrendered to Grant on July 4, 1863 — the day after Gettysburg ended.
Why it matters
The fall of Vicksburg gave the Union unrestricted control of the Mississippi River and split the Confederacy in two.
Sources
- Vicksburg National Military Park, National Park Service. Surrender (July 4) · Reputable source