Many years ago (when it was drivable) I used to drive across this bridge whenever I had a car load…read moreof kids or out of town visitors and pretend my car stalled mid-way.... all after telling them rumored stories of this Bridge's past. Boy oh boy was it fun to watch them all panic just a little. Or a lot ... sometimes screaming was involved. I still tell everyone the 'stories' associated with this bridge (who knows if they are true or how true) ... if you Google it some of the tales come up and even a 'Mississippi backroads' episode I think it was that included the bridge. One time after I drove across the bridge ... a few days later it apparently had some of its wooden slats collapse and it has been blocked and 'undrivable' ever since. This should not prevent you from visiting. It is a beautiful old iron bridge. Even the marrieds of graffitied names and vulgarities that visitors have littered on its bones does not distract from is lovely form and location. Somehow it may even add to its appeal. I would definitely recommend watching your feet as you cross (there are warning signs to try and prevent you from venturing over - for which I ignore) there are missing and rotting boards the entire length. The beautifully tree lined river rushes beneath and just the sheer quiet (other than the sound of the rushing water) is worth the cautious walk into the middle of the bridge. I still take any visitor I can drag back to Meridian, Mississippi to see this spot. I tell them the stories I had heard about the bridge from 'old timers' as we drive to its remote local. I make them walk the entire length and admire the bridge's bones and the view it affords. No one is ever disappointed. You should go check it out ... you will not be either.

A beautiful mansion with lots of Civil War history in Meridian, MS - it was headquarters for…read more Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston in 1863. It is especially charming at Christmas when various businesses and organizations around town decorate various trees and garland in the interior. There are various antiques and historic gowns that adorn the bedrooms. Even a dress from the 1940s designed by Christian Dior. I highly recommend checking out around the holidays if in Meridian.

From the owner: Merrehope, the Neoclassical 20-room mansion, was built by one of Meridian, Mississippi’s settlers…read more In 1859, Richard McLemore purchased the land for his daughter, who built a cottage that became part of today’s historic mansion. It served as headquarters for Confederate Gen. Polk and Union Gen. Sherman. Sherman invaded Meridian with 25,000 troops, burned almost everything and destroyed its railroads. Only six homes survived. He said the cottage was “too beautiful to burn.” Additions to the home through the early 1900s included ruby-etched glass, 13 fireplaces, massive columns, a cantilevered balcony and an ornately carved stairway. Known for paranormal sightings, the museum house is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Small close knit church that are welcoming and friendly. I am not sure they are still a real…read moreMethodist church, maybe ecumenical.

Bluff Hall, circa 1832, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, stands tall on historic…read moreWhite Bluff, for which it is named, overlooking the Tombigbee River. Open for guided tours, Bluff Hall's majestic rooms are adorned with period furnishings and an extensive clothing collection. Shop for southern arts and literature at the Canebrake Craft Corner gift shop.

The Mississippi Delta is in so many ways the birthplace of the blues and this little side street in…read moreColumbus, Mississippi is one of those places that helped the blues become a viable musical genre. I am fortunate enough to have seen so many places that hold such historical importance and I am glad that I found here.

This mansion is beautiful! There's like 4 living rooms! Very spacious and lots of decor. I was just…read morevisiting and taking a look inside because it was open. Looks very fancy and weddings would look great here.

I've planned a number of breakfasts and receptions here. The Jemison is a great deal considering…read moreits size, scope and location. The staff is easy to work with, and the contracts are very straightforward. It has it's own on-site parking lot, which is a big plus. The backyard seems just a little too small for an outdoor wedding, however.

The Park was first dedicated in 1978 as a memorial for veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force,…read moreMarine Corps and Coast Guard. In 2002, surviving crew members of the USS Tuscaloosa held a reunion here to view parts of their ship, perhaps for the last time. Yes, the decommissioned ship's mast is the centerpiece of the park. The USS Tuscaloosa was a heavy cruiser that escorted President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill to the Charter signing in Newfoundland and went on to see battle in Normandy, North Africa, Okinawa and Iwo Jima. Continuing around the park there is a Vought A-7E Corsair, a carrier-based attack bomber that saw service in Vietnam. There is a "Huey" attack helicopter, an M60 medium tank and an iconic Willys Jeep painted in Air Force colors. The oldest piece is an Armament gun that was pulled around on a caisson during WWI. The weapon is a 75 millimeter French gun borrowed by the U.S. during WWII. Of course, there is an honor roll listing names of veterans who served. The park is at the site of the former Northington General Army Hospitals, which was one of the largest military hospitals in the world at the end of WWII. When the hospital closed, it was stipulated that the one-acre site could only be used as a shrine, a memorial to veterans or a denominational church. The one-acre site is at the location of the former hospital's chapel. [Review 15966 overall - 184 in Alabama - 1471 of 2021.]