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On Saturday, April 16, 2011 we stay in Natchez, MS. I think Natchez, MS was the most beautiful city on our trip. It is a peaceful, walkable city set on the bluffs above the Mississippi river. It is blessed with quiet streets and elegant, historic homes. Located near what was then the northernmost navigable point on the river, Natchez was the site of the French Ft. Rosalie built in 1716. Numerous beautiful homes are located nearby in the Garden District on the bluffs above the river. The Longwood Octagonal House (c1860-1861) is the largest and most celebrated Octagonal house in the United States. The construction of Longwood was interrupted by the Civil War, and while the ground level was later completed and occupied, the upper stories still retain their original scaffolding.

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[0:25] Starting a walk through the city with a view of the river.
Located near what was then the northernmost navigable point on the river, Natchez was the site of the French Ft. Rosalie built in 1716.
[1:10] Rosalie Mansion is one of the city’s most historic homes. It was built in 1820 by lumber mill owner and planter Peter Little on the site of the "Old Fort", Fort Rosalie.
[1:25] Continuing the walk north along the bluff.
[2:51] Turning east and walking past the Cherokee House which is one of the older private homes in the Garden District. It was build on a knoll high above the street between 1794 and 1810.
[3:11] Continuing past other beautiful homes in the Garden District.
[3:40] Walking south toward the business district.
[4:51] Glen Auburn, built in 1875 for Christian Schwartz is a rare example of a Second Empire mansion in Mississippi.
[5:58] After returning to the Hampton Inn, we get in the car and find a place for lunch.
[7:02] We drive to the Longwood Octagonal House (c1860-1861). Designed by Samuel Sloan, it is the largest and most celebrated Octagonal house in the United States. The construction of Longwood was interrupted by the Civil War, and while the ground level was later completed and occupied, the upper stories still retain their original scaffolding.
[8:08] Later we tour the city by car viewing more beautiful homes.

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