Lower Mississippi Historic Scenic Byway
Places to Visit

• Casey Jones Museum State Park (MS)

  This park is dedicated to the early days of the railroad as well as the heroics of Jonathan Luther 'Casey' Jones.

  Distance from byway:	On the byway
  Directions:	From Highway 61 take Interstate 20 heading east to Jackson. From Jackson take Interstate 55 and head north to the State Park.

• Claiborne County Courthouse (MS)

  The Claiborne County Courthouse, located off US Highway 61 on Market Street in downtown Port Gibson, is a greatly remodeled and enlarged version of a Greek Revival building constructed in 1845.

  Distance from byway:	0.5 mi / 0.8 km
  Directions:	This historic property sits prominently at the northern end of Market Street, one block off of US Highway 61.

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  Clark Creek Natural Area (MS)

  Hike this scenic/historic area. Comprising more than 700 acres, it is highlighted by some 50 waterfalls, ranging in size with 10 that are more than 30 feet in height.

  Distance from byway:	13 mi / 20.9 km
  Directions:	Head 13 miles west of Woodville Hwy 61 off Highway 24 at the Pond Community.

• Coca-Cola Museum (MS)

  Coca-Cola was first bottled in Vicksburg, Mississippi. This site is important because Coke has become a part of American Culture, and has been a part of the culture here for more than one hundred years.

  Distance from byway:	3.4000000953674 mi / 5.5 km
  Directions:	Off of Hwy 61 take exit #1A/Washington St. onto Washington St. (US 80) toward Downtown/Vicksburg - go 3.4 miles. Arrive at 1107 Washington St, Vicksburg, on the right.

• The First Presbyterian Church (MS)

  The First Presbyterian Church, along with the other seven historic churches, are all located on US Hwy 61 (Church Street) in Port Gibson and are some of the most visited and historical sites in Mississippi.

  Location:	605 Church St Port Gibson, Mississippi 39150

• Grand Gulf Military Park (MS)

  The Grand Gulf Military Park was officially opened in 1962, and is dedicated to preserving the memory of both the town and the battle that occurred there.

  Distance from byway:	3 mi / 4.8 km
  Directions:	Grand Gulf Military Park is accessed by US Highway 61, three miles north of Port Gibson.

• Grand Village of the Natchez Indians (MS)

  The 128-acre Grand Village site features a museum, a reconstructed Natchez Indian house, and three ceremonial mounds.

  Distance from byway:	0.10000000149012 mi / 0.2 km
  Directions:	In Natchez, turn off of US 61, known as Seargent S. Prentiss Drive within the city limits, at Jefferson Davis Blvd just south of Natchez Regional Medical Center. Proceed on Jefferson Davis Boulevard to the entrance gate of the Grand Village located approximately 0.1 mile on the right.

• Historic Jefferson College (MS)

  At Historic Jefferson College, the first educational institution of higher learning in Mississippi, visitors can tour a restored dormitory room, a student dining room, kitchen buildings, and other historical sites.

  Distance from byway:	0.0099999997764826 mi / 0.0 km
  Directions:	From US 61 in Washington, Mississippi (6mi north of Natchez), turn onto North Street. The entrance to Historic Jefferson College is almost directly across from the end of North Street.

• Homochitto National Forest (MS)

  Homochitto National Forest is rich in wildlife and teeming with recreational activities. There are many hiking trails and a nationally recognized mountain bike trail available for your enjoyment.

  Location:	1200 Highway 184 East Meadville, Mississippi 39653

• Jackson (MS)

  With many monuments, memorials, tours, and historic Farish street, you're sure to have a good time in Jackson.

  Location:	50 miles from the Mississippi River in Central Mississippi