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Story Archives: Actor's steamboat trip to Natchez during icy winter - 1835


Actor's steamboat trip to Natchez during icy winter - 1835
by Stanley Nelson - posted E-mail Story E-mail Story | Print Story Print Story 
During the brutal winter of 1835, a steamboat arrived at the Natchez landing with a full load of cargo and passengers. Among the travelers was the 40-year-old Irish stage actor Tyrone Power.

The elder Power penned a book about his travels, which included his journal, "Impressions of America During the Years 1833, 1834 and 1835." In this work he described his visit to Natchez. While there, he performed at the local theater.

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