Natchez City Cemetery
A historic cemetery opened in 1822, filled with wrought-iron fences, sculptural headstones, and crypts with 'stairs leading underground,' creating a gothic Southern atmosphere.
Natchez City Cemetery sits on a hillside north of downtown. Opened in 1822, it holds the graves of many plantation owners, Civil War soldiers, and local notables. Oaks in the cemetery are draped with Spanish moss. Wrought-iron fences and Victorian sculptural headstones give it a distinctive character. The most famous monument was built for a little girl afraid of the dark. Steps lead down to a window where visitors can look at the coffin. The 'Turning Angel' statue is also here. Admission is free. Visitors can pick up a map at the entrance and tour on their own. Candlelit tours are offered in the autumn.
Opening hours
Daily 07:00–17:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Stanton Hall
- House on Ellicott's Hill
- Natchez Bluff Park
- Natchez Museum of African American History and Culture
- St. Mary Basilica
- William Johnson House
- Temple B'nai Israel
- Magnolia Hall