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Welcome to Key to the City's page for Natchez Adams County, Mississippi Zip Code Timeless Beauty...Ageless Fun The Mississippi state capital is Jackson. What would you like to know about Natchez Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions Natchez Government Natchez Community events. Natchez Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Zip Codes 39120, 39121 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Natchez is approximately 18,732 (2000). The approximate number of families is 8,660 (1990). The amount of land area in Natchez is 34.213 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in Natchez is 14 sq. miles. The amount of surface water is 1.67 sq kilometers. The distance from Natchez to Washington DC is 979 miles. The distance to the Mississippi state capital is 88 miles. (as the crow flies) Natchez is positioned 31.54 degrees north of the equator and 91.38 degrees west of the prime meridian. Natchez elevation is 195 feet above sea level. Natchez miscellany. Return to Index Location Natchez location: in southwestern Mississippi near the Louisiana border. Return to Index Climate & Weather The climate for Natchez is semi-tropical. All seasons are experienced here, though winters are usually mild and summers are warm. The average winter temperature is 53 degrees F. The average summer temperature is 80 degrees F. Return to Index History & History Related Items Natchez history: Natchez is the oldest civilized settlement on the Mississippi River beating out New Orleans by just two years. The first inhabitants were prehistoric Indians and then the Natchez Indians. The French came in 1716, the British in 1763, the Spanish in 1779 and the Americans in 1798. This same year it became the first capital of the Mississippi Territory. In 1817, it became the first capital of Mississippi State. Natchez grew early on with the help of "King Cotton." The steamboats moved tons of cotton grown in Mississippi and Louisiana and many settlers grew very rich. Many of the large mansions in Natchez were built during the boom years of the early 19th century. Natchez once had 500 millionaires, more than any other city except New York City. Natchez now has more than 500 buildings that are on the National Register of Historic Places. Return to Index Attractions Natchez attractions: Natchez abounds in beautiful antebellum homes. Many are available to tour everyday. More open during special events. Many others are private homes and not open for tours, but are simply beautiful to look at. Along with the wonderful architecture, the downtown area is also the setting for antique shops, stores, hotels, churches, restaurants and bed and breakfasts. There are over 40 B&B's in Natchez. The outdoors here offer many ways to enjoy your leisure time. All sports are year-round, including hunting and fishing. Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Mississippi To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk.   Web www.usacitiesonline.com

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