Vicksburg, Mississippi
Vicksburg is a city of 20,589 people in Warren County, Mississippi, founded in 1825.
Why visit Vicksburg
Townapedia lists 75 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 36 places to eat, 33 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Old Vicksburg Bridge, Vicksburg Bridge, Old Court House Museum and Lower Mississippi River Museum.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Vicksburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Vicksburg
Vicksburg is a city in and the county seat of Warren County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 21,573 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 20,032 in 2024. Located on a high bluff on the east bank of the Mississippi River across from Louisiana, Vicksburg was built by French colonists in 1719. The outpost withstood an attack from the native Natchez people.
From the Wikipedia article Vicksburg, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Old Vicksburg Bridge
Bridge · 1.8 mi
Historic cantilever truss bridge carrying an old retired section of US 80 between Delta, LA and Vicksburg, MS, over the Mississippi River.
Vicksburg Bridge
Bridge · 1.6 mi
Highway bridge over the Mississippi River
Museums and landmarks75
Lower Mississippi River Museum
Museum · 2.2 mi
910 Washington Street, Vicksburg
Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 13:00-16:00
Waterways Experiment Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Research facility in Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S
Balfour House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Mississippi, United States
1002 Crawford Street, Vicksburg
Old Vicksburg Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Rail bridge over the Mississippi River
Uptown Vicksburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Vicksburg, Mississippi
USS Cairo
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
1861 City-class ironclad
Adolph Rose Building
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Movie theater in Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States
Anchuca
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in Mississippi, United States
Anshe Chesed Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Cemetery in Warren County, Mississippi, United States
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Beck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Mississippi, US
63 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes36
Walnut Hills
Restaurant · Regional · 1.9 mi
1214 Adams Street, Vicksburg
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Tu off; Su 11:00-14:00
Roux Cajun Kitchen Co.
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
3405 Pemberton Square Boulevard, Vicksburg
Mo 11:00-21:00
Wing Xscape Signature
Restaurant · 2.6 mi
4000 South Frontage Road, Vicksburg
Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Th 11:00-21:00
Wing Xscape by Hot Potato 1.2.3. Express-Pemberton Plaza
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
3405 Pemberton Square Boulevard, Vicksburg
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-21:00
24 more on the map.
Where to stay33
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Vicksburg
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
90 Warrenton Road, Vicksburg
Churches and places of worship37
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Saint Michael Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.6 mi
100 Saint Michael Place, Vicksburg
Shopping13
Outlets at Vicksburg
Shopping center · 2.7 mi
4000 South Frontage Road, Vicksburg
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries30
Healthcare2
Map of Vicksburg
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 6.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 42°F | 6.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 49°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 56°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 65°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 72°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 56°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 45°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 40°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vicksburg City (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Warren County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2023-08-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-05-04: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Vicksburg Municipal Airport (VKS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Beechwood 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Clinton 32 mi east, about 51 min by car
- Byram 36 mi east, about 58 min by car
- Jackson 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Ridgeland 43 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Madison 45 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Pearl 46 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Flowood 47 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Brandon 52 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Canton 53 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Old Warren County Courthouse, OzarksRazorback, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vicksburg December 2018 02 (Lower Mississippi River Museum), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waterways Experiment Station (1968), Tiffany, Joseph B., Public domain
- USS Cairo Vicksburg NB, Katyrw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vicksburg Bethel AME Church from NW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Mississippi Railroad Bridge Vicksburg, Anthony George from Waco, TX, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mississippi River Commission Building Vicksburg, Alfred Dulaney, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain
- Balfour House 2, Robert Berryman, Public domain
- Beck House (1 of 1), Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Courthouse HDR, David.rorick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Adolph Rose bldg from SE 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- The Magnolias (Vicksburg) from W 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Blum House (1 of 1), Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holy Trinity Episcopal Church June 25 2013 5x7, David.rorick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McRaven House, Zamburak, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shlenker house from E 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Hotel Vicksburg, Downtown Vicksburg Mississippi, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vicksburg Anshe Chesed cemetery 3, Ammodramus, CC0
- Planters Hall ca 1834 - panoramio, Charles Bell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Anchuca, James Butters, Public domain
- Vicksburg3Sept2008PembertonHQHouse, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vicksburg Beulah Cemetery 4, Ammodramus, CC0
- Belle Fluer (1 of 1), Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Michigan State Memorial (07491e2a-0f78-4628-8701-54fd01348823) (vertical crop), NPS, Public domain
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