Monticello (Mississippi) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town and county seat of Lawrence County, Mississippi, United States
About Monticello (Mississippi)
Monticello was founded in 1798 and named for the home of Thomas Jefferson. The town's name is pronounced with a soft 'c' sound rather than the 'ch' sound used for the home of Thomas Jefferson. Around 1810, Joseph Cooper started ferry service across the Pearl River in Monticello. Beginning around 1812, St. Stephens Road ran fromNatchez, Mississippito St Stephens, Alabama crossing the Pearl River at Monticello. As Natchez was a prominent city at the time, Monticello gained perhaps its greatest claim to fame in 1821. The Mississippi legislature selected Monticello to be the state capital. However this honor was to be short lived as the legislature reconsidered and pickedJacksonthe very next day. Prior to 1860, Monticello was important economically, as the Pearl River was one of the chief nort
Top Attractions in Monticello (Mississippi)
Explore the best things to see and do in Monticello (Mississippi):
- ★Atwood Musical Festival
- ★Atwood Water Park
- ★Cooper's Ferry Park
- ★Lake Mary Crawford
- ★Lawrence County Regional History Museum
- ★Longino House
Where to Eat in Monticello (Mississippi)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Catfish One
- 🍴China Wok
- 🍴Los Parrilleros
- 🍴Midtown BBQ & Grill
- 🍴Miss K's
- 🍴Pizza Inn
Where to Stay in Monticello (Mississippi)
- 🏨Liberty Inn
- 🏨Pleasure Point Inn & Suites
Monticello (Mississippi) Travel Guide Sections
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