Visitors come to this byway for a leisurely step back in time among an enjoyable atmosphere. Delve into Mississippi’s history, explore the lush countryside, or imagine men in arms as they marched along the byway years ago. The fifty-mile byway stretches from northern Claiborne County all the way to western Hinds County and offers a fresh look at an environment untouched by modern development.
Begin your sightseeing in Port Gibson at the Grand Gulf Military Monument along Back Grand-Gulf Road. Port Gibson is one of Mississippi’s oldest remaining towns to have withstood the impacts of the Civil War. The town's Grand Gulf Military Park includes important artifacts from Civil War battles including muskets, uniforms, and cannonballs. The park can help in gaining a better perspective of why this byway is so historically significant.
As the byway continues through Mississippi, it ends in Raymond. Once devastated by the Civil War, Raymond is now an informational area to learn about a crucial part of America’s history. Watch Civil War reenactments or visit the area where the Battle of Raymond took place. Trace your heritage and learn of the many challenges that settlers, Indians, and missionaries faced. Raymond offers a two-week Annual Pilgrimage that visits the Hinds County Courthouse, historic homes in the community, and the Raymond Cemetery.
The Grand-Gulf Raymond Byway amounts to more than just a place to go for sightseeing. The land shows traces of events that occurred during the Civil War. Delight in the hospitality of the people and get to know their culture. Develop a respect for the byway and what it represents by visiting the military parks, Vicksburg, or by watching Civil War reenactments.
