Ridgeland History Trail
The Ridgeland History Trail: Showcasing the Cultural Heritage of Ridgeland for Locals and Visitors Alike
Presented by the Historical Society of Ridgeland, with sponsorship from the Ridgeland Tourism Commission.
The Historical Society of Ridgeland, in partnership with the Ridgeland Tourism Commission and the City of Ridgeland, has developed the Ridgeland History Trail. This trail features interpretive wayside exhibits highlighting Ridgeland’s rich culture and history. Utilizing the existing multi-use recreational trail system and additional off-trail sites, the History Trail currently includes 22 trail markers, offering a comprehensive exploration of the area’s heritage.
We hope you enjoy this historical and virtual experience!
Ridgeland
History Trail Map
Est. 1899
Est. 1899
1. Ridgeland City Hall
2. Natchez Trace Parkway
3. Highland Colony Company
4. Ridgeland And The Railroad
5. Early Commerce And Trade
6. Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
7. Historic Churches
8. Choctaw Agency
9. Greenwood Plantation
10. Old Agency Road
11. Clifton/Ash Plantation
12. School Days
13. Jessamine Cemetary
14. The Reservoir
15. Mississippi Craft Center
16. Brashears Stand
17. Civil War
18. Ridgeland’s Agricultural Heritage
19. Northpark Mall
20. Ridgeland’s Native American Heritage
21. Highways And Byways
22. The Pecan – Our City Tree
1 Ridgeland City Hall
Ridgeland was chartered as a village in 1899 and incorporated as a town in 1947....
