Mississippi Petrified Forest

Mississippi Petrified Forest is a National Natural Landmark in Flora displaying a collection of fossilized tree specimens. The site showcases fir and maple logs that have been transformed into stone through natural mineralization processes over millions of years.

The fossilized logs originated from an ancient river system approximately 36 million years ago during a period of significant geological change. This era witnessed the conditions necessary for organic matter to become mineralized and preserved as stone.

The site serves as a place where visitors can study fossil specimens and rock formations up close. The museum displays wood samples that demonstrate how natural processes transformed living trees into stone over time.

The museum at Forest Park Road displays petrified wood samples from every state and locations around the world. Allow time to explore the exhibits and examine the natural specimens throughout the grounds.

This is one of only two petrified forests in the eastern United States, with the other located in New York. This rarity makes it a notable destination for observing ancient geological processes in a region where they are seldom found.

Location: Mississippi

GPS coordinates: 32.52070,-90.32300

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40