Jefferson College, Natchez

Name: Jefferson College
Address: Natchez, United States

#1 among attractions in Natchez

Museum, History museum

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Jefferson College, in Washington, Mississippi, was founded as an all-male college but operated primarily as a college preparatory school and later military boarding school during most of its history. Named in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the college was chartered in 1802, but did not begin operation until 1811. ()

Coordinates: 31°34'52"N, 91°18'0"W

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Natchez United States

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Jefferson College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Melrose, Emerald Mound, Monmouth, Natchez National Historical Park.

5.5 miSW
Museum, Historical place, National park
Melrose, Natchez
142 min walk • Melrose is a 15,000 square feet mansion, located in Natchez, Mississippi, that is said to reflect "perfection" in its Greek Revival design. The 80-acre estate is now part of Natchez National Historical Park and is open to the public by guided tours. The house is furnished for the period just before the Civil War.
4.9 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Archaeological site, Native American architecture
Emerald Mound, Natchez
125 min walk • The Emerald Mound Site, also known as the Selsertown site, is a Plaquemine culture Mississippian period archaeological site located on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Stanton, Mississippi, United States.
5.5 miW
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Monmouth, Natchez
140 min walk • Monmouth is a historic antebellum home located at 1358 John A. Quitman Boulevard in Natchez, Mississippi on a 26-acre lot. It was built in 1818 by John Hankinson, and renovated about 1853 by John A. Quitman, a former Governor of Mississippi and well-known figure in the Mexican–American War.
5.6 miSW
Museum, History museum, National park
Natchez National Historical Park, Natchez
143 min walk • Natchez National Historical Park commemorates the history of Natchez, Mississippi, and is managed by the National Park Service. The park consists of four separate sites: Fort Rosalie is the site of a former fortification from the 18th century, built by the French.
5.5 miW
Cemetery
Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez
141 min walk • Natchez National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Natchez overlooking the Mississippi River in Adams County, Mississippi.
5.2 miE
National park
Natchez State Park
134 min walk • Natchez State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is located off U.S. Highway 61 near Stanton, approximately 11 miles northeast of its namesake, Natchez.
3.6 miW
Greek Revival architecture, Historical and heritage tours, Private tours
Lansdowne, Natchez
94 min walk • Lansdowne is a historic mansion that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi.
4.5 miNW
Church
Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church, Natchez
115 min walk • Pine Ridge Church is a historic church in Pine Ridge, Mississippi, north of Natchez. The church was started by the Evangelist Rev James Smylie in 1807 as the Washington Presbyterian Church.
5.6 miSW
Greek Revival architecture
White Cottage, Natchez
144 min walk • White Cottage, also known as Twin Oaks, is a historic house in Natchez, Mississippi, USA.
4.9 miW
Greek Revival architecture
D'Evereux, Natchez
125 min walk • D'Evereux Hall is a mansion in Natchez, Mississippi, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. D’Evereux was built for William St. John Elliot, a wealthy planter, and his wife Anna Conner. The couple were social leaders in Natchez, and the home was named for Elliot's mother's family.
5.8 miW
Vernacular architecture
Arlington, Natchez
148 min walk • Arlington is a historic Federal style house and outbuildings in Natchez, Mississippi. The 55-acre property, which includes three contributing buildings, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It was further declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974.