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

The Natchez Trace at the Tobacco Farm

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

1. The Natchez Trace at the Tobacco Farm Marker

Inscription. This monument, located on the Natchez Trace at the site of the Tobacco Farm, honors the farming industry of Maury County, Tennessee. Maury County was named in honor of Abram Maury and was the home of the 11th United States President, James K. Polk.
Marker placed by
Jane Knox Chapter Tenassee Chapter
Thomas McKissick Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution
May 5, 2004

Erected 2004 by Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Natchez Trace series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 2004.

Location. 35° 40.107′ N, 87° 19.008′ W. Marker is near Williamsport, Tennessee, in Maury County. Marker can be reached from Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 401.4), 6.4 miles south of Williamsport Pike (Tennessee Route 50) when traveling north. Marker is located at the Tobacco Farm / Old Trace Drive turnout. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hampshire TN 38461, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tobacco Farm - Old Trace (here, next to this marker); Tennessee Tobacco Farm (a few steps from this marker); The Tobacco Barn

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Stands on the Old Trace (approx. 0.8 miles away); Old Well Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); Old Trace Walk (approx. 1.8 miles away); Jackson Branch – A Stolen Stream (approx. 2.3 miles away); Natchez Trace Parkway (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsport.

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

2. The Natchez Trace at the Tobacco Farm 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 449 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.