Magazine taps Vicksburg as ‘Terrific Town’ for retirees

Published 12:02 am Saturday, February 11, 2012

As Vicksburg looks toward marking the 150th anniversary of the Civil War campaign fought here for control of the Mississippi River, the city has been named one of “8 Terrific Towns for History Lovers” to choose for retirement.

“Where to Retire,” which bills itself as the only magazine in the nation “geared toward helping people with retirement relocation decisions,” will feature Vicksburg in its March/April 2012 issue, which goes on sale Feb. 21.

Along with Vicksburg, the feature will spotlight Fayetteville, Ark.; Chattanooga, Tenn.; Savannah, Ga.; Charleston, S.C.; Lexington, Va.; Fredericksburg, Va.; and Hagerstown, Md. as cities for retirees “who have a passion to explore the past.”

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“Most of the fighting during the Civil War took place across Dixie, where you’ll also find some of the nation’s best retirement towns, including Vicksburg,” said editor Mary Lu Abbott. “Each town offers a unique perspective of the Civil War and ample opportunities for history buffs to share their knowledge as volunteers or continue their own studies of the war.”