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The Water Resources Development Act of 1992 authorized the Lower Mississippi River Museum and Riverfront Interpretive Site. Consultation was directed with the Smithsonian Institution in the planning and design of the museum and site and with the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service in the planning, design, and implementation ...
Norman's chart of the lower Mississippi River is a historically significant map produced in 1858 of landmarks, roads, ferry crossings, and plantations along the course of the Mississippi River from Natchez to New Orleans. [1] [2] Cotton and sugar plantations are color-coded with distinct colors. [1]
Alternate title: From Natchez to New Orleans. Hand colored. Cadastral map showing landowners. LC copy 2 imperfect: Pieces missing primarily along outside margin and discolored. Shows plantations with names of owners. LC copy 3 in Maps of the Mississippi River exhibit, Nov. 1973-Jan. 1974, no. 29.
The museum was divided into 18 galleries, which displayed more than 5,000 Mississippi River-relevant historical artifacts altogether. Located just outside of the museum is a scale model of the river. [8] Several items relevant to the Mississippi River's role in the Civil War were on display, most notably a life-size replica of a Union City ...
Established on the Mississippi River in the 18th century, Fort St. Philip's major engagements were 10-day naval sieges during the War of 1812 and American Civil War. The site is privately owned and has deteriorated greatly because of river flooding, erosion, and tropical storms. 11: Gallier Hall: Gallier Hall
website, maritime history of Lake Pontchartrain Basin, the lower Mississippi River Valley, and the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, including boats, canals, lighthouses and Civil War history Laura Plantation: Vacherie: St. James: Baton Rouge area: Historic house: 19th century Créole-style big house and outbuildings, including six slave quarters
Mulvane Art Museum justed turned 100 years old. Here is a look into its past, present and future. Take a look into one of first art museums west of Mississippi River: Mulvane Art Museum
Mississippi River Park and Museum: Memphis: Shelby: West: Maritime: Natural and cultural history of the Lower Mississippi River Valley, including river transportation. Mitchell Museum: Tullahoma: Coffee: Middle: Local history: website, located in the South Jackson Civic Center Monterey Depot Museum: Monterey: Putnam: Middle: Railroad: website ...