Vicksburg Ironclad

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Jan 20, 2025
The USS Cairo Museum and Ship are located within the Vicksburg National Military Park. Free to visit. The story of the Ironclad Flotilla is interesting and explains some of the success of the Uni…Full review by WillieMacfan
Nov 10, 2024
Fascinating. Well worth the stop to visit the remains of an ironclad vessel, read the story of its rise and fall and the efforts to raise it from the Yazoo river. Many artifacts from the U.S.S. Cai…Full review by DMR53
Nov 8, 2024
Included in the ticket for the Military Park and a must see. What's left of the battleship is still being restored but it already looks very impressive. Small museum quite interesting but USS Cairo …Full review by Foodange

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Total length:175 ft (53.3 m)
Construction completed:1861

Questions & answers

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How much time should we allow to visit the U.S.S. Cairo museum and the military park in Vicksburg? My son loves …
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How much time should we allow to visit the U.S.S. Cairo museum and the military park in Vicksburg? My son loves history and wants to truly see it all.
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One day if you want to get out of your car, walk around and take pictures, or read the signs at each stop. Also if you want to stop at the visitor center and see the displays and films.
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Answer by Lauren G · Mar 6, 2025
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Are you open todat ?
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There are volunteers manning this and Vicksburg National Park during the government shutdown.
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I have a 6 lb Yorkie who stays in a Pooch Pouch, kinda like a frontal baby carrier. Can I bring him inside. He is old and …
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I have a 6 lb Yorkie who stays in a Pooch Pouch, kinda like a frontal baby carrier. Can I bring him inside. He is old and settled and won’t bark.
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I am unsure if the answer to that question. I don’t see why not though! You could call and ask before you get there. Everyone we came across was super nice and very helpful.
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I have a 6 lb Yorkie who stays in a Pooch Pouch, kinda like a frontal baby carrier. Can I bring him inside. He is old and …
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I have a 6 lb Yorkie who stays in a Pooch Pouch, kinda like a frontal baby carrier. Can I bring him inside. He is old and settled and won’t bark.
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I am not really sure, I did not see other dogs. The actual ship is undercover, but outside, so it would be ok I imagine. The inside portion with the artifacts, etc may not allow pets unless …
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I am not really sure, I did not see other dogs. The actual ship is undercover, but outside, so it would be ok I imagine. The inside portion with the artifacts, etc may not allow pets unless service animals. I bet you could check on line. Good luck!
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Can I get a cancellation stamp here for my national parks book?
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Yes you can. In the gift shop. Large stamp. Enjoy
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Where was the USS Cairo Gunboat found?
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The USS Cairo was sunk by a Confederate torpedo (mine) on December 12, 1862, in the Yazoo River, 13 miles north of Vicksburg. It was...
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