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Founding of Natchez
- When
- 1716
- Where
- Natchez, Mississippi
- Part of
- Founding of Natchez
French colonists established the settlement of Natchez in 1716 on the lower Mississippi River.
The town was founded by French colonists in 1716, becoming one of the oldest European settlements in the region. It is situated on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, a location that later facilitated trade and commerce.
Sources
- Natchez, Mississippi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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