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The City on the Bluff

Throughout history, Natchez has always been a place of opportunity and is evident throughout Natchez National Historical Park. From the magnificent antebellum estate of John McMurran, to the downtown home of African-American barber and diarist William Johnson, to the French Fort Rosalie, this diverse Mississippi River town has lent itself to opportunity.

 

Mr. McMurran of Melrose

Born in Pennsylvania in 1801, John T. McMurran was a man of ambition. Drawn to Natchez by the prospect of wealth, Mr. McMurran married, established himself as a successful lawyer, and commissioned the construction of his elegant Melrose estate.


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The Barber of Natchez

Born enslaved, William Johnson was freed at the age of eleven and later became a very successful barber and entrepreneur in the city of Natchez. From 1835-1851, Johnson kept a diary about daily activities in the city. His home, located on State Street, is part of Natchez National Historical Park.


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Historic Homes

The Melrose estate, home of the John T. McMurran family, is one of two National Park Service units currently open to the public in Natchez.


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Contact Ranger
1 Melrose Montebello Parkway
Natchez, MS 39120

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Phone

Melrose
(601) 446-5790

William Johnson House
(601) 445-5345

Fax

(601) 442-9516

Climate

Winters in Natchez are moderate to mild. Summers can be extremely hot due to humidity. 
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Last Updated: January 07, 2011 at 11:09 MST

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