Near Ackerman in Choctaw County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Jeff Busby Park
This area is named in Jeff Busby’s honor to commemorate his part in the Parkway’s establishment.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Natchez Trace series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1914.
Location. 33° 24.811′ N, 89° 15.682′ W. Marker is near Ackerman, Mississippi, in Choctaw County. Marker can be reached from Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 193.1), 2.4 miles south of Mississippi Highway 9. Marker is in Jeff Busby Park at the end of the 0.9 mile turnoff access road from the parkway to the top of Little Mountain; the above directions are to the parkway entrance to Jeff Busby Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ackerman MS 39735, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Great Eastern Hardwood Forest (a few steps from this marker); The Old Natchez Trace (approx. 5.4 miles away); Old Lebanon Presbyterian Church and Campground (approx. 6.2 miles away); South Union Church and Camp Meeting (approx. 6.3 miles away); South Union Church Campmeeting (approx. 6.3 miles away); Coleman's Mill (approx. 8.4 miles away); Ackerman (approx. 8.6 miles away); Choctaw County High School (approx. 8.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ackerman.
Also see . . . Natchez Trace Parkway. Official National Park Service website. (Submitted on August 21, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 505 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 21, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.