Cavalry under Brig. Gen. John S. Marmaduke and infantry under Maj. Gen. Sterling Price passed through Moro on June 29 and July 1, 1863, respectively, as Confederate forces converged on Helena.

This site has local significance because it is associated with military activities and events that achieved or affected important local objectives of the Vicksburg campaign.

The site would be documented. Acknowledging the site in the Vicksburg Heritage Coalition literature is encouraged.