Natchez National Historical Park

The park includes Melrose mansion, William Johnson House, Fort Rosalie, and Forks of the Road, preserving different aspects of Mississippi's development through centuries.

Established in 1988, the park contains Fort Rosalie, constructed by French settlers in 1716, which became a center for colonial trade along the Mississippi River.

The William Johnson House presents the life of a free Black businessman who owned barbershops and properties in Natchez during the pre-Civil War period.

Visitors can explore the park daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with guided tours available at the Melrose mansion and information services at the Natchez Visitor Center.

The Forks of the Road section marks the location of what was once the second largest slave trading market in the American South between 1832 and 1863.

Location: Adams County

Inception: October 7, 1988

Website: https://nps.gov/natc

GPS coordinates: 31.54333,-91.38306

Latest update: May 12, 2025 09:51