Harrell Prairie Botanical Area

Harrell Prairie Botanical Area
Harrell Prairie Hill
Harrell Prairie Hill, a landmark in the area
Harrell Prairie Botanical Area (the United States)
LocationScott County, Mississippi
Nearest cityForest
Coordinates32°20′09″N 89°26′23″W / 32.33583°N 89.43972°W / 32.33583; -89.43972
Area160 acres (65 ha)
Established1980
Designated1976

Harrell Prairie Botanical Area or Harrell Prairie Hill is a 160-acre (65 ha) tallgrass prairie nature preserve located within Bienville National Forest near Forest, Mississippi. It is a rare remaining example of the Jackson Prairie Belt in Mississippi. It was declared a National Natural Landmark in May 1976 and a Botanical Area by the Forest Service in 1980.