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Article: Where in Mississippi is... Church Hill? (Small-Town Spotlight).
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- Mississippi Magazine
- Article date:
- January 1, 2003
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They say that every place has a story to tell, and that certainly proves true in Mississippi, filled with small towns rich in history and colorful residents. In the small town of Church Hill, selected in honor of the more than 330 weddings celebrated in this issue, we discovered a compelling story dating back to the earliest days of our nation, and a community determined to preserve its heritage.
Located in Jefferson County, Church Hill is about 14 miles northeast of Natchez on Mississippi Hwy. 553. Arriving in the town on a sunny winter day, we immediately discovered the source of the community's name--a lovely old brick church set atop a small hill. Christ ...