List of National Natural Landmarks in Mississippi
From List of National Natural Landmarks, these are the National Natural Landmarks in Mississippi. There are 5 in total.
Name | Image | Date | Location | County | Ownership | Description | |
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1 | Bienville Pines Scenic Area | 1976 | Scott | federal | One of the largest protected old-growth loblolly pine stands in the region. Part of Bienville National Forest. | ||
2 | Chestnut Oak Disjunct | 1966 | Calhoun | private | An isolated stand of chestnut oak. | ||
3 | Green Ash-Overcup Oak-Sweetgum Research Natural Areas | 1976 | Sharkey | federal | Three small parts of the Delta National Forest contain rare pristine tracts of bottomland hardwood trees. | ||
4 | Harrell Prairie Hill | 1976 | Scott | federal | The most representative remnants of the Jackson Prairie. Part of Bienville National Forest. | ||
5 | Mississippi Petrified Forest | 1965 | Madison | private | A relatively undisturbed accumulation of ancient fir and maple driftwood that was buried in Tertiary sands. | ||
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