Near Jackson in Hinds County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Osburn Stand

Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015

1. Osburn Stand Marker

Inscription. To improve communication to the Old Southwest, the Natchez Trace was declared a post road in 1800. Afterwards, with Choctaw permission, improvements to this section of the Old Trace began. In 1805, the Choctaw allowed inns, known as stands, to be built along the route to provide basic food and shelter to travelers. By 1811, Noble Osburn opened a stand near this spot. He was known to treat equally his Choctaw neighbors and American travelers. In 1821 at LeFleur’s Bluff along the Pearl River, the city of Jackson was founded and a year later became the state capital. As a result, the postal route shifted slightly east from here to go through the new capital leading to the demise of the stands along this section of the Old Trace.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Natchez Trace series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 32° 23.34′ N, 90° 15.327′ W. Marker is near Jackson, Mississippi, in Hinds County. Marker can be reached from Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 93.1), half a mile north of Medgar Evers Boulevard

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(U.S. 49), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jackson MS 39209, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Malaco Records (approx. 2.9 miles away); Boys Baseball Association (approx. 3.8 miles away); Old Agency Road (approx. 4 miles away); C.M. and I. College (approx. 4.2 miles away); Medgar Evers Home (approx. 4.2 miles away); Roy Burkett Field (approx. 4.4 miles away); Indian Trading Post (approx. 4.4 miles away); Cassandra Wilson (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Also see . . . Natchez Trace Parkway. Official National Park Service website. (Submitted on August 18, 2015.)

Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015

2. Osburn Stand Marker

View to Northeast at Osburn Stand Pullout image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015

3. View to Northeast at Osburn Stand Pullout

Osburn Stand Turnoff<br>on the Natchez Trace Parkway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015

4. Osburn Stand Turnoff
on the Natchez Trace Parkway

View to southwest

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 588 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 18, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.