Revolutionary French Camp.
Set against an unspoiled landscape, this picturesque haven carved out of the wilderness appears at first look very much the way it must have in 1812 when it was established as a trading post. In fact, a closer look into this tiny community of log cabins and historic buildings yields an engaging experience in living history. See how handmade quilts are created, or how a Revolutionary soldier once lived in a 19th century farmhouse, or how a mule is used to make molasses (very slowly!) To say that
French Camp offers a truly delicious taste of pioneer life is no exaggeration. Try the homemade soups and sandwiches and mud cake at the Council House Café, and you’ll agree; an overnight stay in the B&B is the perfect antidote to modern stress.
Before you leave French Camp, be sure to buy a loaf of French Camp Academy bread, a heavenly treat that supports the work of this faith-based collective, which is revolutionary in more than simply its look. For well over a century, this caring community has been providing a home and school for troubled children from broken homes. French Camp’s welcome is just that warm. Enjoy.
From French Camp, the Trace takes you to the Jeff Busby Overlook on Little Mountain, one of the highest points in Mississippi. And you’ll find more high ground ahead, at the Bynum Mounds, Native American burial grounds that archeologists date between 1800 and 2100 years old.