Natchez Trace - Wagon Roads and Trails on Waymarking.com

Natchez Trace was an indian trail that connected the southern portion of the Mississippi River to salt licks in todays central Tennessee. It was used by Mound Builders, Natchez, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Indians. When the White man arrived he also used it. In 1791 it was used as a mail route. From 1800 to about 1825 men, known as "Kaintucks", used it to return North after floating goods down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Today, Natchez Trace Parkway, a two-lane scenic highway runs 444 miles beside this famous trail.

This Monument, placed in 1914, is located at the Alabama - Mississippi Border.

Road of Trail Name: Natchez Trace State: Mississippi County: Tishomingo Historical Significance: Indians used it and early pioneers used it. Years in use: 1000 How you discovered it: Learned about it in history class. Website Explination: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natchez_Trace Why?: See long discription above. Directions: From US Hwy 72 just West of Pickwick Lake near the Alabama/ Mississippi border, turn south on County Hwy 1. Drive for six miles and turn right onto Old Natchez Trail (a blacktop road). Travel 1 mile and you will see border signs and the marker just beyond. Book on Wagon Road or Trial: Not listed

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