Vicksburg District marks 150th anniversary with celebration

Published 4:59 pm Wednesday, August 23, 2023

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Banners announcing the Vicksburg District's 150th anniversary greet visitors as they enter Division Headquarters. John Surratt|The Vicksburg Post

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. discuses the city's relationship with the District.

Vicksburg District commander Col. Christopher Klein, talks with Sam Andrews, who represented Gov. Tate Reeeves at the District's anniversary program.

Pat Hemphill, deputy district engineer for the Vicksburg District, talks with Ward 2 Alderman Alex Monsour.

Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, right, discusses the Yazoo pumps project with District deputy commander Lt. Col. Russell Streif, left, and District commander Col. Christopher Klein.

Employees at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District joined local officials, residents and Division retirees to celebrate the Vicksburg District’s 150th anniversary at its headquarters on Halls Ferry Road.

The event featured comments by Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and District commander Col. Christopher Klein and video presentations on the District’s history and the experiences of retired employees.

About John Surratt

John Surratt is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in general studies. He has worked as an editor, reporter and photographer for newspapers in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. He has been a member of The Vicksburg Post staff since 2011 and covers city government. He and his wife attend St. Paul Catholic Church and he is a member of the Port City Kiwanis Club.

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