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Listed in Civil War, Civil War Trails, Historical place, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures

• 217 S 4th St
  Mound City, Illinois 62963

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Along the Ohio River, Mound City Shipyards recalls the industrial waterfront that helped power Union naval operations during the Civil War. Mound City served as an important base for fitting out, repairing, supplying, and supporting gunboats used on the rivers of the Western Theater, where control of the waterways was central to military strategy.

This is a good stop for travelers interested in the practical side of the war—the mechanics, labor, and river logistics behind the campaigns. Rather than focusing on a single battle, the site helps place Mound City within the larger story of Union naval activity on the Ohio, Mississippi, and connecting rivers. Bring a map-minded curiosity and imagine the busy wartime waterfront that once supported vessels, crews, and supplies moving toward the fighting.

Historical References / Learn More

• USS Cairo Gunboat and Museum — National Park Service
• Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships: USS Mound City — Naval History and Heritage Command

Listing Tags

civil war, Industrial History, Maritime History, Military History, Ohio River, River History, Union Navy, Western Theater

Street

217 S 4th St

Latitude

37.078600

Longitude

-89.165946

Children

Good for kids

Country

USA

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