Near Cherokee in Colbert County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Levi Colbert Stand

Photographed by Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

1. Levi Colbert Stand Marker

Inscription. Levi Colbert, a Chickasaw Chief, operated a stand near here that served Old Trace travelers in the early 1800's. Adjacent to this area was a spring which provided an abundant water supply.

Erected by National Park Service.

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

Location. 34° 45.615′ N, 88° 1.401′ W. Marker is near Cherokee, Alabama, in Colbert County. It can be reached from Natchez Trace Access Road (at milepost 320.3), 0.4 miles north of Natchez Trace Parkway (U.S. 72), on the left when traveling north. Marker is located at the Buzzard Roost turnoff. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cherokee AL 35616, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama

and in the Shoals.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Something to Chew on (within shouting distance of this marker); Bridging Cultures (within shouting distance of this marker); Barton Hall (approx. 1.3 miles away); History of Cherokee (approx. 2.9 miles away); Cherokee High School (approx. 3.7 miles away); Chickasaw Indian Agency

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(approx. 5.6 miles away); Mhoontown Cemetery (approx. 6.2 miles away); Trace Travelers (approx. 6.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cherokee.

Also see . . .
1. Natchez Trace. Official National Park Service website. (Submitted on June 25, 2015.)

2. Buzzard Roost and Chief Levi Colbert - Alabama Legends. (Submitted on June 25, 2015.)

Levi Colbert Stand Marker and Drawing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

2. Levi Colbert Stand Marker and Drawing

Levi Colbert Stand Exhibit Kiosk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

3. Levi Colbert Stand Exhibit Kiosk

Buzzard Roost Point of Interest image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

4. Buzzard Roost Point of Interest

Buzzard Roost Spring image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

5. Buzzard Roost Spring

Located a short distance from marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,075 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 25, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.