When was natchez ms established

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There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Please reload the page and try again. Skip to content Historical marker crediting the French, British, Spanish -- and cotton. The human cost of commerce In , Andrew Jackson, who was a public prosecutor in the region long before he became president of the United States, built a trading post north of Natchez which trafficked in slaves.

Shortly after French settlers joined the Natchez Indians on the bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, they brought people from western Africa as slaves to provide labor for development. Known for their abilities to cultivate the earth, the Bambarans contributed greatly to the economic growth of the region and the nation. As the settlement grew, French, English and Spanish residents began constructing homes and buildings in the styles with which they were familiar, leaving several architectural influences and creating the unique backdrop to the city with which our residents and visitors enjoy today.

Natchez became part of the United States with the establishment of the Mississippi Territory in and served as the first capital for the new State of Mississippi in The park protects the sites and structures associated with the peoples of Natchez and its surrounding area from earliest inhabitants to the modern era. The name Natchez is derived from the "Natchez" American Indians who inhabited the area at the time of European exploration.

The historic sites maintained by the park, and the surrounding preservation district, give visitors an opportunity to understand the region's social political, and economic development, particularly in the pre-and-post Civil War era's. They also provide insights into the region's commercial and agricultural history, especially in relation to the Mississippi River, slavery, and cotton.

In June, , Natchez National Historical Park began the acquisition of the nationally significant Forks of the Road , the second largest slave market in the Deep South. Working with the City of Natchez, the National Park Foundation, and the Friends of the Forks of the Road, the park is in the process of compiling a long-range development and interpretive plan for the site.

Natchez is also full of fascinating residents that can be found in the Natchez City Cemetery and Natchez National Cemetery, both located on Cemetery Road overlooking the Mississippi River. Once you enter the gates, you can begin a self-guided tour following a brochure and map. Visit the Natchez National Cemetery office for more information on its decorated inhabitants.

A visit to the acre Frogmore Cotton Plantation and Gins includes extensive southern history. The days of slavery marked a sad and troubling time in our nation's history, and Natchez has honored those who unwillingly lived their lives in service to wealthy landowners.

The site of the Forks of the Road Slave Market is commemorated with a historic marker.