The city of Natchez, Mississippi, lies on the opposite bank of the river, connected by the Natchez–Vidalia Bridge, carrying U.S.

Vidalia was founded by Don José Vidal, when he was secretary to Manuel Gayoso de Lemos, the Spanish Governor of the Natchez District from 1792 to 1797.

Vidal had donated land along the river to the city, where it later constructed its civic buildings.

A total of 41 countries and 21 states collaborated in this historic endeavor, the Sidney A. Murray, Jr. Hydroelectric Station, located in the southern portion of Concordia Parish.

[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2), all land.

[8] Vidalia Landing Riverfront Park has landscaped green space, a hotel, convention and conference center; amphitheater; and health facilities: ambulatory care center and acute care facility; a walking/biking trail, and public boat ramps.

[citation needed] With the city's purchase of 70+ acres, Concordia Recreation District #3 constructed a Sports Complex.

Municipal Park is also home to the newly constructed City Hall, Police Station, and Fire Department.