Near Kosciusko in Attala County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Hurricane Creek
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 5, 2015
1. Hurricane Creek Marker
From here, a trail descends to the vegetation that thrives in the wet bottomland along Hurricane Creek. The path winds upward among plants growing in soil of medium dampness and on to the top of a dry hill before returning here.
The differences in vegetation are due largely to the varying water content of the soil.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment. In addition, it is included in the Natchez Trace series list.
Location. 33° 4.954′ N, 89° 31.548′ W. Marker is near Kosciusko, Mississippi, in Attala County. It is on Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 164.3), 1.3 miles south of Mississippi Highway 12, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kosciusko MS 39090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mississippi.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Kosciusko (approx. 4 miles away); Attala County Confederate Monument (approx. 4.1 miles away); MFWC Birthplace (approx. 4.1 miles away); Charlie Musselwhite (approx. 4.1 miles away); Attala County (approx. 4.1 miles away); Attala County Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away); Attala County Training School (approx. 4.3 miles away); Conner Cemetery (approx. 7.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kosciusko.
Also see . . . Natchez Trace Parkway. Official National Park Service website. (Submitted on August 21, 2015.)
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 5, 2015
2. Hurricane Creek Marker Next to Nature Trail Head
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 5, 2015
3. View to Northeast From Natchez Trace Parkway
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4. The Start of the Hurricane Creek Nature Trail
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5. American Beech Trees
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6. American Beech Interpretive Sign
American beech grows in the rich moist bottom land soils of the south. Its smooth soft gray bark is often the target of vandals.
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 5, 2015
7. White Oak Tree
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8. White Oak Interpretive Sign
As you start up the hill you will notice a definite change in vegetation. White oak can grow in very moist bottom soil but prefers the slightly drier soils of the low hillside.
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 5, 2015
9. Ferns
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10. Ferns Interpretive Sign
Ferns are another good indicator of moist soil. Some of these ferns such as the Christmas fern remain green year round.
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 5, 2015
11. Hickory Tree
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 5, 2015
12. Hickory Interpretive Sign
The soil becomes thinner and less able to hold moisture as you proceed up the hill. Hickory and other hardwoods thrive under these conditions.
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 5, 2015
13. Southern Pine
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 5, 2015
14. Southern Pine Interpretive Sign
Hilltops and ridges usually have thin sandy soils, ideal for the southern pine. If you look back down the hill you can almost see a line where the pines started growing.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 938 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. submitted on October 21, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
