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Posted in Mississippi Attractions January 27, 2018 by Daniella DiRienzo

One Of Mississippi’s Most Renowned Attractions Is Hiding An Eerie Secret

The last place you’d expect to find a worldwide attraction is small town Mississippi. However, that’s exactly the case with the Windsor Ruins. Located in Port Gibson, the popular landmark is visited by countless people each year. However, unbeknownst to many, there’s another historic site nearby. Deep in the nearby woods on top of an ancient burial mound, sits a seemingly deserted cemetery from centuries ago. Read on to learn about the mysterious graveyard.

The Windsor Ruins are located about 10 miles southwest of Port Gibson. A bit off the beaten path, they’re situated at the end of a gravel road off of Highway 552.

Hauntingly beautiful, the ruins are all that remain of what was the largest Greek Revival mansion in Mississippi.

Despite the obscure location, the ruins are one of Mississippi’s most notable sites, attracting people from all over the world. However, not many visitors realize there’s another historic site hiding in the nearby woods.

Just several hundred feet north of the renowned ruins lays the Freeland Cemetery.

Eerily secluded yet utterly beautiful, the historic burial ground sits atop an ancient Native American Mound.

A family cemetery, it’s the final resting place of Windsor’s owner, Smith Coffee Daniell II, his wife Catherine Freeland, and their descendants.

Some of the graves date back to the early 1860s.

In November 1971, the cemetery along with the ruins was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Almost lost to time, it's full of headstones that are nearly camouflaged by greenery and leaves.

The deteriorating brickwork is another sign of the graveyard's age.

Between the isolated location and dozens of graves, the cemetery is almost as eerie as it is historic.

So, have you ever visited Windsor Ruins? What’d you think? Did you know a cemetery was hidden nearby? Tell us in the comments section!

Check out “What This Drone Footage Caught In Mississippi Will Drop Your Jaw” to see the famous ruins in a whole new way!

Daniella DiRienzo

Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.