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Historic Natchez Cemetery

Cemetery Road, Natchez, MS
601-445-5051
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Ranked #3 of 27 attractions in Natchez
Type: Cemeteries
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Little Rock, Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

The Historic Natchez Cemetery is just a short drive from the heart of downtown Natchez. The streets wander a bit, but there are enough signs to get interested visitors to the front gates. Inside the gates awaits the history of Natchez told by the inscriptions carved in stone on a wide variety of gravestones, from simple crosses to ornate angels... More

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Lafayette, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

I have visited this cemetary for 25 years,and each time, I find new beauty in it. It bring a peaceful, tranquil feeling, the upkeepers do a wonderful job, and the history is like no other.

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Heath, Texas, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Very well kept and so much to see. There are many interesting stories about those buried here but we came to see the turning angel my husband read about in a book. We saw so much more than we expected. A must in Natchez.

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Woodstock, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

The cemetery was so interesting and to see the Confederate headstones was amazing to take in that history

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Dundee, Scotland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We drove around the cemetary and also got out to walk around,I really love visiting cemetaries, don't know why but it is just so peaceful, everthing is so well kept and maintained. After the madness that is Nola, this was a peaceful escape.

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Huntsville, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This should be at the top of your list of things to do in Natchez, Mississippi. It's one of the most historic places I've ever seen. The Confederate history alone there is superb. Must see.

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Newport Beach, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013 via mobile

This cemetery was our first stop and almost our last! Be Aware that there are very narrow little roads, some with ditches, and when I cut a corner too close apparently, I hit concrete and flattened my tire. My concern was getting AAA to come change my tire before the gates to the cemetery locked up for the night!! As... More

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Nashville, TN
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We enjoyed a peaceful stroll through the Natchez Cemetery looking at the variety of tombstones. The trees and azaleas were lovely. After a day touring houses of the spring pilgrimage, the cemetery provided a quiet respite.

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Robbins, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We enjoyed driving around to see all the ornate family and group plots. There is so much detail in so many of the stones. We had a book to tell about some of the more famous and infamous characters that are buried there. We went there specifically to find The Turning Angel mentioned in Greg Iles' book of the same... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We did a quick bike trip all around this historic cemetery unfortunately it was a little too brief and we didn't really stop and look at much but it is well worth it. There is some self-guided information if you choose to use it. This would be a great place to spend more time and learn.

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