Historical Sites

Dunn's Falls

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     Living in a rapidly changing world...new high rises, malls and subdivisions going up faster than what should be considered reasonable...farmlands, old forests, rivers and streams disappearing at an alarming rate all in the name of progress--should create a passion within to support those agencies, organizations and programs that have as their purpose for existence to promote and preserve as much as possible those historical sites that tell our story as a people and nation.

     One such agency is the Pat Harrison Waterway District that oversees and operates nine water parks throughout the State of Mississippi.  In March of  2000 I had the pleasure of visiting and photographing historic Dunn's Falls.  Located in east Mississippi approximately 15 miles south of Meridian, Mississippi. Travel south on I-59 to Savoy exit #142 and follow the signs to the park's entrance.

     The gate fee is $1.00 per person and provides access to the park's lake (stocked with catfish on a pay-per-pound basis), swimming and picnic area, playgrounds, grist mill and a wooden walkway that offers a great view of the falls and leads you down to the waters of the Chunky River on which the Great Chunky River Raft Race is conducted each year.  The 69 acre park also offers primitive camping, hiking and a unique history.