Near Hermanville in Claiborne County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
The Old Natchez Trace
Over the years, this time-worn path has been a silent witness to honor and dishonor. It bears the prints of countless men.
Walk down the shaded trail – leave your prints in the dust, not for others to see, but for the road to remember.
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. 32° 5.315′ N, 90° 48.493′ W. Marker is near Hermanville, Mississippi, in Claiborne County. Marker can be reached from Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 54.8). Marker is located on the turnoff access road from the Natchez Trace Parkway to the Rocky Srpings townsite; marker is at parking lot 0.6 miles west of the parkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hermanville MS 39086, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rocky Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); The Town of Rocky Springs (approx. 0.3 miles away); Federals Occupy Rocky Springs (approx. 0.3 miles away); To The Railroad (approx. 1.2 miles away); Owens Creek (approx. 2.2 miles away); Concentration of Troops (approx. 2.7 miles away); Historic Crossroads (approx. 5.1 miles away); Grant at Hankinson's Ferry (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hermanville.
Also see . . . Natchez Trace Parkway. Official National Park Service website. (Submitted on August 18, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 18, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.