Florewood River Plantation State Park
Former Living History Plantation State Park Near Greenwood Mississippi — Reconstructed 1850s Cotton Plantation Established in 1973 as a Living Historical Attraction, Decommissioned by the Mississippi Legislature in 2005 and Transferred to Leflore County in 2007, Historic Farm Buildings and Cotton Gin Demonstrations, Lake With Public Fishing Access, Former Film Location for Motion Pictures, Near Greenwood Leflore County Mississippi Delta Region
Florewood River Plantation State Park (now a Leflore County property) is a former state park near Greenwood, Leflore County, in the Mississippi Delta region, originally managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. The park was established in 1973 as a living historical plantation featuring a reconstructed 1850s cotton plantation with period buildings, cotton gin demonstrations, and costumed interpreters bringing antebellum Delta life to the public, a scenic lake with public fishing access (which may still be available), historic farm buildings and outbuildings preserved from the plantation era, former film location for motion pictures seeking authentic Mississippi Delta settings, and an educational facility that once attracted school groups from across the region.
At its peak, Florewood was a unique educational attraction — costumed interpreters demonstrated cotton ginning, blacksmithing, candle making, and other antebellum crafts while explaining the complex history of plantation agriculture in the Mississippi Delta.
The park’s decline and closure reflected broader challenges facing Mississippi’s state park system — falling attendance, budget constraints, and the difficulty of maintaining a living history site in a rural area. The Legislature authorized its disposal in 2005, and it was leased to Leflore County in 2007.
Former Features
- Living history plantation — 1850s reconstruction
- Cotton gin — working demonstrations
- Lake fishing — may still be accessible
- Film location — motion pictures
- Education — school group programs
Site Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Greenwood, Leflore County, MS Delta |
| Status | ⚠️ Decommissioned 2005, County since 2007 |
| Established | 1973 |
| Historic Theme | 1850s cotton plantation |
| Current Manager | Leflore County Board of Supervisors |
| Coordinates | 33.5167° N, 90.2000° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Florewood River Plantation still open?
No — Florewood River Plantation State Park near Greenwood, Mississippi was decommissioned by the Mississippi Legislature in 2005 and leased to the Leflore County Board of Supervisors in 2007. It is no longer operated as a state park. The property’s lake may still offer public fishing access — contact Leflore County for current information. Originally established in 1973 as a living historical 1850s cotton plantation with costumed interpreters and cotton gin demonstrations.
Last updated: May 2026
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