Natchez in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Natchez City Cemetery
Photographed By Jeff Lovorn, October 7, 2011
1. Natchez City Cemetery Marker
Established in 1822 on a ten acre tract, this cemetery grew into a park notable for its variety of 19th century iron and marble work. People of all walks of life are buried within the cemetery.Erected 1989 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 31° 34.488′ N, 91° 23.75′ W. Marker is in Natchez, Mississippi, in Adams County. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Natchez MS 39120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Birthplace of Jackson State University (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Address by President Lincoln (approx. 0.4 miles away); Natchez National Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sadie V. Thompson School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Natchez Children's Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Richard Wright
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Photographed By Robert M. Cook, Jr., December 8, 2012
2. Natchez City Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Robert M. Cook, Jr., December 8, 2012
3. Natchez City Cemetery Marker
Confederate Dead
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2011, by Jeff Lovorn of Florence, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 687 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 18, 2011, by Jeff Lovorn of Florence, Mississippi. 2, 3. submitted on December 17, 2012, by Robert M. Cook, Jr. of Biloxi, Mississippi. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
