Forks of the Road is a historic site located in Natchez, Mississippi. It was a primary slave market in the antebellum South, where thousands of enslaved people were bought and sold before the Civil War. The site was established in the early 1800s, and it remained in operation until the Civil War ended in 1865.

"Forks of the Road" refers to the intersection of two major roads that met at the site, forming a "fork" in the road. The place was strategically located in the heart of the cotton-growing region of the South, and it was a hub of commerce for the slave trade. It is estimated that over one million enslaved people were sold in the United States between 1808 and 1865, and many of them were sold through markets like Forks of the Road.

The enslaved people brought to Forks of the Road were often separated from their families and forced to work on plantations throughout the South. The conditions were brutal, and many died from overwork, malnutrition, and disease. Despite the horrific circumstances, enslaved people formed their own communities and cultural traditions, which helped to sustain them through the hardships.

Today, the site is preserved as a reminder of the dark legacy of slavery in America. A marker and interpretive panels stand at the site, which has become a place of reflection and education. The Forks of the Road Society, a local nonprofit, works to preserve the site and promote awareness of its history.