Illinois State Monument & Old Shirley House Vicksburg National Park 1937
$ 2.38
Description
Illinois State Monument & Old Shirley House Vicksburg National Park 1937. The Old Shirley House, shown nearby, served as temporary park headquarters and houses the park museum, highlighting its historical significance. This vintage linen postcard features the Illinois State Monument and Old Shirley House located within the National Military Park in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The monument, constructed of marble, commemorates the participants from Illinois in the Siege and Defense of Vicksburg during the Civil War. The Old Shirley House, shown nearby, served as temporary park headquarters and houses the park museum, highlighting its historical significance. Produced with a characteristic linen texture popular in the 1930s, this postcard showcases vibrant colors and detailed illustration of the monument and surrounding landscape. Sent in 1937, the card bears a clear Vicksburg postmark and a green one-cent Franklin stamp. Its historical and collectible value is enhanced by the detailed description on the back, making it a fine piece for collectors of Civil War memorabilia and vintage American postcards.
