Natchez

About Natchez Mississippi

Established first as a French fort site overlooking the Mississippi River in 1716, then laid out as a new town by the Spanish in the 1790s, Natchez became part of the United States with the establishment of the Mississippi Territory in 1798 and served as the first capital for the new State of Mississippi in 1817.

Mild climate and rich soil brought planters to the area, who made their fortunes in cotton and slaves and built one of the South's most charming cities. A place resplendent with natural beauty, Natchez is perched over 200 feet above the Mississippi River, with 30-mile views along the river both north and south.

One year after the flood: Insight gained, plans in place for city - Natchez Democrat

NATCHEZ — One year after standing on the bluff watching the Mississippi River rise to the highest level ever recorded, city officials say they now continually take steps to be prepared for another 500-year flood. Natchez City Engineer David ...

Natchez celebrates spring sports athletes at annual banquet - Natchez Democrat

NATCHEZ — Monday night’s banquet in honor of all the Natchez High School athletes that participated in spring sports was a time for each player to have their name called and have their efforts recognized by their friends and family. But for ...

Natchez surrenders without much of a fight, unlike Vicksburg - Biloxi Sun Herald

The next town on Palmer’s sights was Natchez. Although located deep in the Confederacy, Natchez was different in many ways from other Mississippi towns. In 1860, there were 340 planters in the Natchez area who owned 250 or more slaves.

Natchez city planner, assistant leaving jobs - WLOX

NATCHEZ, Miss. (AP) - The city of Natchez will soon be without a city planner and an assistant city planner, leaving the leadership of the planning department in limbo until new city administration takes office. The Natchez Democrat reports (http://bit.ly ...

Bicyclist killed on Natchez Trace Parkway - msnbc.com

An Attala County doctor was struck by a vehicle and killed as he rode his bike on the Natchez Trace. Federal officials said a 17-year-old driving a sport utility vehicle struck and killed Dr. Gary Holdiness about 12:45 p.m. Sunday, just south of ...