Stanton in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Old Trace
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015
1. Old Trace Marker
Inscription.
Old Trace. . Across the Parkway behind you is a portion of the Old Natchez Trace - - a wilderness road that originated from a series of trails used by the southeastern Indian tribes. The Natchez Trace was politically, economically, socially, and militarily important for the United States in its early developement. Among those that traveled this road were American Indians, traders, soldiers, “Kaintucks”, postriders, settlers, slaves, circuit-riding preachers, outlaws, and adventurers. The Old Natchez Trace serves as a reminder of those who contributed to events that shaped the broad patterns of our common history.
Across the Parkway behind you is a portion of the Old Natchez Trace - - a wilderness road that originated from a series of trails used by the southeastern Indian tribes. The Natchez Trace was politically, economically, socially, and militarily important for the United States in its early developement. Among those that traveled this road were American Indians, traders, soldiers, “Kaintucks”, postriders, settlers, slaves, circuit-riding preachers, outlaws, and adventurers. The Old Natchez Trace serves as a reminder of those who contributed to events that shaped the broad patterns of our common history.
Location. 31° 36.904′ N, 91° 15.415′ W. Marker is in Stanton, Mississippi, in Adams County. Marker is on Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 8.7), half a mile north of U.S. 61, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Natchez MS 39120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Territorial Lifeline (a few steps from this marker); The Hard Trip Home
Also see . . . Natchez Trace Parkway. Official National Park Service website. (Submitted on August 16, 2015.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 11, 2024
2. Old Trace Marker
Unfortunately the marker has experienced some damage.
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015
3. Old Trace Marker (on left)
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015
4. View to Northeast Along Natchez Trace Parkway
Old Trace marker at turnout on right (east) side
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 22, 2010
5. Remnant of the Old Trace in Early Spring
Across the parkway from the Old Trace marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015
6. Remnant of the Old Trace
Across the parkway from the Old Trace marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 474 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on August 16, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 2. submitted on April 2, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on August 16, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 5. submitted on August 17, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 6. submitted on August 16, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
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