Vicksburg Riverfront Murals
Vicksburg Riverfront Murals
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Taylor B
Chicago, IL8,568 contributions
Mar 2021
The Vicksburg Riverfront Murals didn't exist the last time my wife and I visited Vicksburg, Mississippi. So add another interesting tourist attraction to the list of sites to see on your travel itinerary. It is a series of 32 murals painted on Mississippi River flood walls. Unveiled in 2002, they are intended to depict the city's historical significance as well as its envisioned future role in the region's commerce and culture. They show a timeline of Vicksburg history, including downtown Vicksburg in the days following the 1953 tornado, the steamboat Sprague during the roaring 1880s, ferry boats transporting train cars across the river and The Famous Teddy Bear Hunt. Artist Robert Dafford, who completed similar murals in Cincinnati, Ohio, Paducah, Kentucky, Portsmith, Ohio, and Maryville, Ohio, was commissioned to complete the first series of 12-feet by 20-feet panels along the flood wall facing Levee Street. In 2012, a 55-foot mural was commissioned to be painted on the Grove Street flood wall, across the street from the Levee Street murals. It is designed to be triangular in shape due to Grove Street's incline. It is a feature along the route of the annual 10K Run Thru History event and depicts a group of runners passing by areas of historical significance in Vicksburg.
Written April 7, 2021
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goseedo
South Dakota289 contributions
Nov 2021
How nice to have such a large number of painted murals to synopsize the history of Vicksburg for visitors to peruse. These 20-foot panels are located on the floodwalls of the Mississippi River. The artist had already completed murals along Ohio River towns when he was commissioned for the Vicksburg project. There is parking nearby and it is lit at night, but we viewed the murals in sunlight, making for good photo opps. Plus, if you have squirmy children or grandchildren with you, you can play "I Spy With My Little Eye" with any of the myriad of details contained in each panel.
Written January 27, 2022
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MsSylviaM
Oklahoma City, OK221 contributions
Mar 2023
A worthwhile stop to see these paintings that are on the downtown flood wall. Each mural tells a story about the history of Vicksburg. It is worth reading the plaque that goes with each mural. There is plenty of free parking so it is easy to get out and take the short walk along the murals. On the other side of the flood wall is the Mississippi River and a colorful welcome to Vicksburg sign ( a nice place for photos). There is also a flood guage. And you can often see barges on the river.
Written April 13, 2023
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Steve C
Maplewood, MN14 contributions
Oct 2022
We stopped by on Sunday (10-23-22) and it was a great day. Taking pictures and learning the history of Vicksburg through the murals was a beautiful experience. The artwork is very detailed and I was very impressed on how they have stood up to the weather. Right on the river and we watched some barges moving around on the river too!
Written October 24, 2022
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Kathy M
Fernandina Beach, FL56 contributions
Oct 2022
The flood wall which was put in after early 2000's floods now has art work from local artists on it. The murals depict various historical events from Vicksburg. Very nice art work and makes riverfront scenic. The downtown/riverfront area could use a face lift but this certainly is a start.
Written October 30, 2022
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SS_Forever
Dallas, TX382 contributions
Sep 2021
The murals themselves 5 stars, the area 3 stars. We were visiting the downtown area and decided to walk to the murals. A bit of a walk down several flights of stairs but winds you down around parking garage etc. If we had walked more north from downtown area there was a city park you could follow the sidewalks around. Once you get in front of the murals it just did not seem very safe feeling. So I quickly walked thru took pictures of the murals of interest and the plaque's and decided to view them in more detail from my computer.
They are fascinating and worth a visit, maybe drive down and park on the street in front of the park maybe more comforting.
They are fascinating and worth a visit, maybe drive down and park on the street in front of the park maybe more comforting.
Written November 18, 2021
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ILoveTexas
Argyle, Texas921 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
I thought the murals might be overrated because of some examples I’ve seen before. It’s a nice idea but not always well executed. Not this time, though! These are very well done, with a wide variety of scenes, and there is information to explain each one. There are other attractions, good restaurants, and easy parking in this area too.
Written September 11, 2021
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Linda S
richardson, United States12 contributions
Sep 2020
If you only have a short time in Vicksburg, make sure you drive down to the waterfront and see the murals. They are are so beautiful and can be viewed from your car. You will enjoy seeing the historic building along the way too. This is a great town!
Written September 8, 2020
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dambanker
Toronto, Canada1,126 contributions
Mar 2022
Pretty cool place to see. Depicts the history of Vicksburg in storyboard style on the flood wall panels. Easily accessible both at night and during the day. We went through the wall and there was an interesting depth chart painted on the other side. Worth checking that out too.
Written April 2, 2022
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Rich
Maidstone, UK13 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Interesting story and lovely art work. Good views of the river. Clues to the historic old town district of Vicksburg which is a must visit. Lovely buildings, shops and restaurants. Definitely visit 10 South roof .
Written May 18, 2022
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Barbara B
Augusta, GA15 contributions
We are towing a camper. Would be a place to park so we can get out and walk the riverfront?
Tour49
The Villages, FL136 contributions
It is a big lot but I guess it depends on the size of your camper and how many people are there. Also I dont know what the city allows.
How many murals are there
Educator67
Cranberry Township, PA149 contributions
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