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16th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Where was the regiment from
April 19 to 27, 1863
Where was the regiment from
April 19 to 27, 1863
A BEAUTIFUL PLACE: PERKINS' PLANTATION
Blue pin - approximate position of Milliken's Bend, Louisiana, where the 16th Ohio and much of Grant's force camped for the winter of 1863
Green pin - Richmond, Louisiana, where the 16th Ohio and elements of Grant's force marched and camped during the initial stages of the renewed attack and siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi
Yellow pin - Smith's Plantation (near New Carthage), Louisiana, where the 16th Ohio and elements of Grant's force marched and camped on April 13 until April 17, 1863.
Red pin - approximate site of camp where the 16th Ohio and elements of Grant's force marched and camped on April 18, 1863
Purple pin - approximate site of Perkins' Plantation, where the 16th Ohio and elements of Grant's force marched on April 19 and camped until April 28, 1863
On April 19, according to Pvt. Peter Perrine, Company C, the 16th Ohio marched about four miles further south to Perkins' Plantation where they camped for 10 days. Perrine mentions the place was formerly called Ashwood Landing and,
Our camp was very nice. A beautiful residence once stood close to our camp and the grove of live oaks yet stands to adorn the spot.
Period map showing the route of Grant's army, including the 16th Ohio, from Milliken's Bend, south to Perkins' Plantation, Louisiana:
Modern day map of the 16th Ohio's march from Milliken's Bend to Perkins' Plantation, Louisiana:
Blue pin - approximate position of Milliken's Bend, Louisiana, where the 16th Ohio and much of Grant's force camped for the winter of 1863
Green pin - Richmond, Louisiana, where the 16th Ohio and elements of Grant's force marched and camped during the initial stages of the renewed attack and siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi
Yellow pin - Smith's Plantation (near New Carthage), Louisiana, where the 16th Ohio and elements of Grant's force marched and camped on April 13 until April 17, 1863.
Red pin - approximate site of camp where the 16th Ohio and elements of Grant's force marched and camped on April 18, 1863
Purple pin - approximate site of Perkins' Plantation, where the 16th Ohio and elements of Grant's force marched on April 19 and camped until April 28, 1863
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