SS Sultana
Sultana was a commercial side-wheel steamboat which exploded and sank on the Mississippi River on April 27, 1865, killing 1,164 people in what remains the worst maritime disaster in United States history. It is 5 mi east of Marion. Add National Civil Rights Museum, 5 mi away, to a visit.
An ancient site, 5 mi east of Marion
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 101K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 97% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Marion is the nearest base
Marion is 5 miles west, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May and Oct
March, April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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SS Sultana
Sultana was a commercial side-wheel steamboat which exploded and sank on the Mississippi River on April 27, 1865, killing 1,164 people in what remains the worst maritime disaster in United States history.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Wikipedia readers
- 101K a year
Staying near SS Sultana
To stay close, try Memphis (240) and West Memphis (37).
- 1National Civil Rights Museum
- 2FedExForum
- 3Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
- 4Blues Hall of Fame
- 5Mid-South Coliseum
- 6Memphis Zoo
- 7Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium
Memphis
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
609,647 people
10 mi southeast of SS Sultana
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From SS Sultana | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 240 184 hotels · 30 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 3 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 609,647 | $169K | D− |
| West Memphis | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 37 25 hotels · 10 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 23,336 | $120K | D− |
| Marion | 5 mi west | 10 min | 10 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 13,378 | $212K | D |
| Millington | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 20 10 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 12,953 | $207K | D |
| Southaven | 18 mi southeast | 25 min | 23 17 hotels · 4 motels · 2 RV parks | 57,819 | $236K | C− |
| Horn Lake | 17 mi south | 25 min | 19 15 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 26,741 | $171K | B− |
| Olive Branch | 22 mi southeast | 35 min | 20 17 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins | 47,563 | $290K | C+ |
| Germantown | 20 mi east | 30 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 campground | 40,001 | $471K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
All of these are within 67 miles.
15 mi MuseumNational Civil Rights Museum
25 mi Stadium & arenaFedExForum
39 mi Stadium & arenaSimmons Bank Liberty Stadium
45 mi MuseumBlues Hall of Fame
59 mi Stadium & arenaMid-South Coliseum
66 mi Stadium & arenaVaught–Hemingway Stadium
67 mi Zoo & aquariumMemphis Zoo
710 mi PlanetariumPink Palace Museum and PlanetariumPhoto credits
National Civil Rights Museum: Matthew T Rader, CC BY-SA 4.0 · FedExForum: Marco Espino-Ovalle, Public domain · Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Blues Hall of Fame: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mid-South Coliseum: bcbuckner, CC BY 2.0 · Vaught–Hemingway Stadium: Matthew Nichols, CC BY 2.0 · Memphis Zoo: Unicurse, CC BY 3.0 · Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium: Thomas R Machnitzki, CC BY-SA 3.0
SS Sultana, answered
What town is SS Sultana near?
Marion, AR, about 5 miles west.
When is the best time to visit SS Sultana?
March, April, May and October, with highs of 63–81°.
What is the closest airport to SS Sultana?
Frederick W. Smith (MEM), about 13 miles away.
Where should I stay near SS Sultana?
Memphis (10 mi, 240 places to stay), West Memphis (6 mi, 37 places to stay) and Marion (5 mi, 10 places to stay).
Questions for Marion
Questions and tips go in Marion’s Town Square.
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