National Historical Park · Mississippi, United States
Natchez National Historical Park
Natchez National Historical Park is a national historical park in Mississippi, United States, covering 122 acres (49 ha), established in 1988.
National Historical Park · Mississippi, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Mississippi, United States |
| Area | 122 acres (49 ha) |
| Established | 1988 |
| Coordinates | 31.5433° N, 91.3831° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Natchez National Historical Park
Natchez National Historical Park interprets and preserves the history of Natchez, Mississippi, and is managed by the National Park Service. The park consists of four separate sites: Fort Rosalie preserves the site of an eighteenth-century French colonial fortification. It was later renamed "Fort Panmure" and later passed successively under British, Spanish, and United States control. The fort site is open to the public. The William Johnson House preserves the home of William Johnson, a free Black barber and businessman in nineteenth-century Natchez whose diary has been published. Melrose was the plantation estate of John T.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) · New Orleans, United States · 126.0 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Natchez National Historical Park?
Natchez National Historical Park is in Mississippi, United States (31.5433° N, 91.3831° W).
When was Natchez National Historical Park established?
Natchez National Historical Park was established in 1988, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Natchez National Historical Park?
Natchez National Historical Park covers 122 acres (49 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natchez_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/natc/ — Official park page.