The hours are wrong online so the past few times I've gone to check out books, I haven't been able…read moreto. I also lost a hold today because I went while they claimed to be "open" but the library was closed when I got there.

This is a nice, quiet place to find something interesting to read or just kick back and relax.read more

I have only been to Jackson, Mississippi a few times. It seems to have a lot of historic buildings…read moreand things to do. The few museums I have been to seem to be missing something. I am not sure what, I can't quite put my finger on it. There seem to be sections of town with a large population of unhoused. Very quaint city.

This pair of mounds are found in Jackson, MS. One, Mound A, is located at a rest area and is…read moreaccessible to the public. There is also an education center there. The other, Mound B, is on private land and is not accessible. Both mounds are on the National Register of Historic Places. The site dates back to 750 and 1600. Mounds of this type were constructed to basically serve one of two purposes, a platform and a burial area. Mound A, is about 22 feet high and 175 feet wide. Mound B, is 10 feet high and 75 feet wide. After the discovery/excavation of the remains of a structure and associated features on top of the mound, as well as numerous artifacts, it was determined that Mound A was more of a platform mound, while mound B was a primarily a burial mound. Both mounds were much larger, but have suffered from erosion over the years. As I mentioned, Mound A is located at a rest area (opened in 2008), both of which are maintained by the Mississippi Department of Transportation. That area is also known as Pocahontas Mounds Roadside Park.The area has security, restrooms, a nice air-conditioned interpretive center that explains a little about the mounds and picnic tables and benches in a patio area behind the bench. There is a nice paved path that leads to a viewing area, but you cannot get close to the mound. The grounds are nice and full of shade trees. I do not think people ae allowed on the green space though and are limited to the patio area and paved paths. Being located at a rest area, parking here is not an issue and is welcomed. There are ample spots available to park and it has easy access. Before my visit here, I had no idea what mounds were. Being a bit of a history buff, I found this site very interesting and learned a lot. The site (Mound A), is very well maintained and nice to visit, even if it is just to take a load off. If you are driving past, it is defiantly worth a stop. I came across this gem on my way to the petrified forest from downtown Jackson.

I have recently started stopping here while traveling on Hwy 49. I only saw one mound, but it is…read morenice sized. It also made for a pretty good photo op! There's a walking trail that's perfect if you've been traveling for a while and need to stretch your legs. At most, I've only seen 3 - 4 people walking the trail, so it's great for folks who appreciate a bit of privacy. Next door is a decent rest area, so this is a perfect place to stop in my opinion.

This memorial is dedicated to the slain civil rights leader that was a Jackson native. It consists…read moreprimarily of a life-size bronze sculpture of the civil rights leader and some benches. It is the work of Thomas Jay Warren and was dedicated in 1991. It was installed fittingly, on Medgar Evers Avenue, behind the Medgar Evers Library, just around the corner from the Medgar Evers home. Sadly, the memorial is severely neglected. The benches are falling apart. The landscaping is not maintained, the lights that were supposed to be on the statue were broke or aimed away from the statue. The statue itself is starting to show signs of wear and needs a good facelift and cleaning. The border around the statue is the old-school thin tin border. They would probably be better off removing it, if not upgrading it to some more modern curbing. It looks like it has not been touched since its dedication in '91. Parking here is very easy. Just pull into the library parking lot and there you are. It puts you right at the memorial. Anyway, as with most memorials that I have visited and reviewed, I was there less than 10 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

Memorial stone to the teenagers of Jackson during the Easter flood of 1979. This was the most…read moresevere devastation to the area since the Civil War. Until I came across this memorial, I never knew this. That is why I think we need to remember our past.

Nice amount of parking. Nice size post office. Clean. We came here around almost closing time to…read moremail off some cards. Service was great.

This post office's number does not work!! It goes into a recording that says to enter a remote…read moreaccess code. Where does one get one? Why would I need such number to get this business to answer their phones?? Horrible service!! Seems like Jackson Mississippi has alot of lazy or incompetent people. DO NOT SEND YOUR STUDENTS TO ANY UNIVERSITY IN JACKSON, MS Other Post Office in the Capital area has a number listed that is not working.

This beautiful building is the newer version of the state capitol after the old one fell into bad…read moreshape. It has beautiful marble from regional as well as international locations and wrought iron and cast iron railings. The docent guided tour is an excellent way to learn about its history as well as see the chambers of the senate and house of representatives as well as learn about the governors and the architecture. Our tour lasted a little bit over an hour so if you have time on your hands and interested in this kind of stuff, it's a great choice. If you don't have the time but still interested in the building, you can also do a self guided tour but I'm not sure you can go see the chambers without the docent.

This Capitol building was completed within 28 months of construction in 1901-1903 costing…read more$1,093,641. The Capitol originally housed all 3 branches of government, with the Legislative branch still remaining. The Capitol is 402 ft wide, 225 ft deep, with a total of 171,000 square ft. The central dome rises 180 feet above ground level. The main Rotunda is located on the 2nd floor with walls of Italian white marble trimmed with Belgian black marble. A relief sculpture of Lady Justice is seen above each of the arches. Architect Theodore Link used electric lighting when designing the Capitol & incorporated 4,750 electric fixtures, which are still being used today. Windows of stained & leaded glass, crafted by Louis Millet of Chicago, The ceilings of the 3rd & 4th floor corridors contain Millet's stained glass & work with the skylights on the roof as a skylight system to provide natural light along those corridors.

I recently went inside as a spectator with a friend. I can not recall ever actually going inside in…read morethe 20+ years I have lived in the city. The building is very dated and is in need of a bit of renovation- particularly, in the courtrooms. But I guess it is all apart of its charm. It can be a bit confusing in the flow of 'where to go'. I am sure no one wants to be in court and there are possibly a hundreds of emotions that run through a person's mind. I would hope 'confusion as to where to go should not be among them. Suffice to say the guard downstairs has one of the best spirits and infectious joy I have come across in the City. He seems to really enjoy meeting people he comes across during his work hours. He is quick to assist and help guide you where if you ask as well. I guess it is one of the positive things if you ever have to appear at the County's Courthouse...