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Hundreds Attend the Floodwall Marking |
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Monday, 21 May 2012 12:41 |
Hundreds of citizens and officials gathered at the Vicksburg Waterfront for the Floodwall Marking Ceremony. The City of Vicksburg, in conjunction with the US Army Corps of Engineers – Vicksburg District, hosted a commemoration ceremony for the 2011 historic Mississippi River flood. The Mississippi River crested in Vicksburg on May 19, 2011, setting a record at 57.1 feet. The official high water mark for the record setting flood of 2011 was displayed. Remarks were given by local, state and federal officials. Mayor Winfield concluded the ceremony with by reading a resolution issued by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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Last Updated on Monday, 06 August 2012 08:21 |
