Near Baldwyn in Lee County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Twentymile Bottom
Twentymile Bottom, now cultivated, was typical of the many low areas along streams through which the Natchez Trace passed.
In 1812 Reverend John Johnson stopped at Old Factors Stand, near this bottom, and wrote this account of bottomland travel:
“I have this day swam my horse 5 times, bridged one creek, forded several others, besides the swamp we had to wade through. At night we had a shower of rain – took up my usual lodging on the ground in company with several Indians”.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Natchez Trace series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 34° 25.816′ N, 88° 32.979′ W. Marker is near Baldwyn, Mississippi, in Lee County. Marker can be reached from Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 278.4), 2.4 miles east of Friendship Road (County Road 1303), on the left when traveling east. Marker is located at the Twenty-Mile Overlook turnoff from the Natchez Trace Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baldwyn MS 38824, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dogwood Valley (approx. 3.1 miles away); Donivan Slough (approx. 4.7 miles away); a different marker also named Donivan Slough (approx. 4.7 miles away); James Harrison “Babe” McCarthy (approx. 7.2 miles away); Dewey and Red's Barber Shop-McElroy's (approx. 7.2 miles away); U.S. Post Office (Old Post Office Restaurant) (approx. 7.2 miles away); The Green Front Store (approx. 7.2 miles away); Union Drug Store (approx. 7.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baldwyn.
Also see . . . Natchez Trace. Official National Park Service website. (Submitted on June 27, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 527 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 30, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 27, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.