About Jackson
About Jackson
Jackson is the capital city and largest urban center of Mississippi. The city sits on the Pearl River, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico, and it is part of the Jackson Prairie region of the state. Jackson is called the "city with soul."
Jackson has many attractions including the Russel C. Davis Planetarium and other sites. The city is also the home of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and notable civil rights leaders including the late Medgar Evers.
About LeFleur's Bluff State Park - Mayes Lake
The LeFleur's Bluff State Park is a 305-acre state park and recreation area in Jackson, Mississippi. It is noted for being the great green spot in the very heart of the city.
The LeFleur's Bluff State Park was once a part of the Choctaw Nation, given up by the Choctaw Native Americans due to the pressure being given by the American Government in the 1800s. The park is named after Louis LeFleur, a French Canadian immigrant trader who was instrumental in the development of the city of Jackson. He established a trading post on the banks of the Pearl River.
Today, the LeFleur's Bluff State Park offers a wide array of recreation and activities. This includes the Mississippi Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural Science and facilities for picnics, camping, hiking, and boating/canoeing and fishing. The park features a nine-hole golf course and a driving range.