Franklinton in Washington Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Old Choctaw Trail
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Only official state road in Washington Parish until 1843. Choctaw Indians cut trail for trade with tribes in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Biloxi, & Mobile. White man believed to have used trail as early as 1542.
Erected 1957 by The Louisiana Department of Commerce and Industry.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 30° 51.428′ N, 90° 2.427′ W. Marker was in Franklinton, Louisiana, in Washington Parish. Marker was at the intersection of State Highway 10 and Choctaw Road (Parish Road 15), on the right when traveling west on State Highway 10. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Franklinton LA 70438, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. To The Sacred Memory / A Testimonial (approx. 6.8 miles away); John Bickham (approx. 6.9 miles away); Parish Courthouse (approx. 8.3 miles away); First School Washington Parish (approx. 8.3 miles away); First Church (approx. 9.3 miles away); At This Very Site (approx. 11˝ miles away); Bogalusa's Birthplace (approx. 11.6 miles away); The Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church (approx. 11.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklinton.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 834 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2017.