Tupelo in Lee County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Natchez Trace at Lee County
Presented to the City of Tupelo and the County of Lee by the Mississippi Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Nov. 19, 1914.
Erected 1914 by Mississippi Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Natchez Trace series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1795.
Location. 34° 18.247′ N, 88° 43.462′ W. Marker is in Tupelo, Mississippi, in Lee County. Marker can be reached from Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 263.9 ) north of U.S. 78. Marker is located at the Old Town Overlook turnoff from the Natchez Trace Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tupelo MS 38804, 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. Old Town Creek (a few steps from this marker); Tupelo Campaign: Pontotoc Road, July 13 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Tupelo Campaign: Harrisburg July 14 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Tupelo Campaign: Old Town Creek, July 15 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Chickasaw Village Site (approx. 2 miles away); Carver School / Desegregation of Schools Across the South (approx. 2˝ miles away); The Green Street Business District / Social Hub (approx. 2.6 miles away); Mayhorn Grocery (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tupelo.
Also see . . . Natchez Trace. Official National Park Service website. (Submitted on June 28, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 584 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.