Grant's Canal

This canal was the third attempt by Union armies to route gunboats around Vicksburg. Excavation began in January 1863 by order of General Grant with two regiments and 1,200 Negro laborers. Two dredge boats were used in February but were driven from work by Confederate shell fire. High water damaged the canal in March, further work was suspended, and the canal was thereafter abandoned.

Delta, Louisiana · United States