Near Woodland in Chickasaw County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Old Trace

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

1. Old Trace Marker

Inscription. Preserved here is a portion of a nearly 200-year old road – the Old Natchez Trace. Maintaining this 500-mile long wilderness road in the early 1800's was a difficult if not hopeless task.
As you look down the sunken trench note the large trees growing on the edge of the 10-foot wide strip we clear today. These trees are mute testimony to the endless struggle between man to alter and change, and nature to reclaim, restore, and heal.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Natchez Trace series list.

Location. 33° 45.481′ N, 89° 1.252′ W. Marker is near Woodland, Mississippi, in Chickasaw County. Marker is on Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 221.4), 1.9 miles north of Mississippi Highway 46, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodland MS 39776, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sparta Opry (approx. 1.8 miles away); Line Creek (approx. 7.8 miles away); Parkersburg Depot (approx. 9.4 miles away); Booker "Bukka" White

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(approx. 9.4 miles away); Carnegie Library (approx. 9.7 miles away); 1927 Schoolhouse (approx. 9.7 miles away); Light Columns (approx. 9.7 miles away); Chickasaw County CSA Monument (approx. 9.7 miles away).

Also see . . . Natchez Trace. Official National Park Service website. (Submitted on June 30, 2015.)

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

2. Old Trace Marker

Stairway to preserved section of Old Trace is next to marker

Old Trace Turnoff on Natchez Trace Parkway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

3. Old Trace Turnoff on Natchez Trace Parkway

View to south

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

4. Old Trace Turnoff on Natchez Trace Parkway

View to west from Parkway

Preserved Section of Old Trace near Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

5. Preserved Section of Old Trace near Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 30, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.