Stanton in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Old Trace

Photographed by Duane Hall, August 4, 2015

1. Old Trace Marker

Inscription. Across the Parkway behind you is a portion of the Old Natchez Trace - - a wilderness road that originated from a series of trails used by the southeastern Indian tribes. The Natchez Trace was politically, economically, socially, and militarily important for the United States in its early developement. Among those that traveled this road were American Indians, traders, soldiers, “Kaintucks”, postriders, settlers, slaves, circuit-riding preachers, outlaws, and adventurers. The Old Natchez Trace serves as a reminder of those who contributed to events that shaped the broad patterns of our common history.

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. 31° 36.904′ N, 91° 15.415′ W. Marker is in Stanton, Mississippi, in Adams County. It is on Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 8.7), half a mile north of U.S. 61, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Natchez MS 39120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi and in Natchez Trace Corridor.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Great River Road Region.

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 New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Territorial Lifeline (a few steps from this marker); The Hard Trip Home

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(a few steps from this marker); Natchez Trace (approx. 0.7 miles away); A Remarkable Feat (approx. 1½ miles away); A Well-Organized Society (approx. 1½ miles away); Still Sacred (approx. 1½ miles away); Emerald Mound (approx. 1½ miles away); a different marker also named Emerald Mound (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stanton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. A National Road (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Natchez Trace Parkway. Official National Park Service website. (Submitted on August 16, 2015.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 11, 2024

2. Old Trace Marker

Unfortunately the marker has experienced some damage.

Old Trace Marker (on left) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, August 4, 2015

3. Old Trace Marker (on left)

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

Photographed by Duane Hall, August 4, 2015

4. View to Northeast Along Natchez Trace Parkway

Old Trace marker at turnout on right (east) side

Remnant of the Old Trace in Early Spring image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, March 22, 2010

5. Remnant of the Old Trace in Early Spring

Across the parkway from the Old Trace marker

Remnant of the Old Trace image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, August 4, 2015

6. Remnant of the Old Trace

Across the parkway from the Old Trace marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 704 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 16, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 2. submitted on April 2, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on August 16, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 5. submitted on August 17, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 6. submitted on August 16, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.

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