Ellis Cliffs, Mississippi
Ellis Cliffs, Mississippi | |
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A view of Ellis Cliffs in 1896 | |
| Coordinates: 31°24′06″N 91°27′07″W / 31.40167°N 91.45194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Adams |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 691838 |
Ellis Cliffs is a ghost town in Adams County, Mississippi, United States.
Situated atop a high chalky bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, the white cliffs were frequently mentioned by early river voyagers.
The settlement was located approximately 14 mi (23 km) south of Natchez, and approximately 1 mi (1.6 km) northeast of Hutchins Landing.