Near Williamsport in Hickman County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Old Trace Walk

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

1. Old Trace Walk Marker

Inscription. Preserved here is a 2,000-foot long section of the original Old Natchez Trace which follows a ridge 300 feet above the Duck River.

A 10-15 minute stroll will take you to the end of the trail and back and provide a change of pace from driving.

As you walk the Old Trace imagine the ordeal of early 1800's travelers who had to make 20 to 30 miles a day on foot or horseback.

Erected by National Park Service.

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

Location. 35° 41.667′ N, 87° 18.619′ W. Marker is near Williamsport, Tennessee, in Hickman County. Marker can be reached from Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 403.7), 4.1 miles south of Williamsport Pike (Tennessee Route 50), on the left when traveling north. Marker is located at the Old Trace Walk turnout. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Duck River TN 38454, 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. Old Well Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Jackson Branch – A Stolen Stream (approx. 0.9 miles away); Natchez Trace Parkway (approx. 0.9 miles away); Highland Rim Section

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Welcome! (approx. one mile away); The Family Farm ... Working in Harmony with the Environment (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Natchez Trace at the Tobacco Farm (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Tobacco Barn (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsport.

Also see . . . Natchez Trace. Official National Park Service website. (Submitted on June 21, 2015.)

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

2. Old Trace Walk Marker

View to Southwest Along Natchez Trace Parkway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

3. View to Southwest Along Natchez Trace Parkway

Marker at Sidewalk Leading to Old Trace image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

4. Marker at Sidewalk Leading to Old Trace

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

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

6. Preserved Section of Old Trace near Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on June 21, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 21, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.