Houston in Chickasaw County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Natchez Trace Through Chickasaw County
By Duane Hall, August 6, 2016
1. Natchez Trace Through Chickasaw County Marker
This monument marks the Natchez Trace through Chickasaw County. By the Treaty of Pontotoc in 1832, the Chickasaw Indians ceded to the United States their lands east of the Mississippi. In 1801-1802 the old Indian trail was converted into a wagon road and became known as the Natchez Trace. Over it from the older Southern states came our pioneer fathers to plant a new civilization. DeSoto crossed the trail in his march through the Lower South and fought and lost the Battle of Chicaca, near the town of Red Land.Presented to the citizens of Houston and Chickasaw County by the Mississippi Society of Daughters of the American Revolution Feb. 23, 1917.
Here where the untaught savages hope
But dimly lit the paths he trod,
Diviner love and holier faith
Discern the very God.
Erected 1917 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 •
By Duane Hall, August 6, 2016
2. Marker at Chickasaw County Courthouse
Location. 33° 53.818′ N, 89° 0.001′ W. Marker is in Houston, Mississippi, in Chickasaw County. Marker is at the intersection of N. Jackson Street and E. Madison Street, on the right when traveling north on N. Jackson Street. Marker is located in the southwest corner of the grounds of the Chickasaw County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Houston MS 38851, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Chickasaw County CSA Monument (a few steps from this marker); Chickasaw County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pinson Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carnegie Library (about 400 feet away); Houston (about 600 feet away); Bynum Mounds (approx. 3 miles away); Old Trace (approx. 9.7 miles away); Chickasaw Agency (approx. 10.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
By Duane Hall, August 6, 2016
3. View to North Along N. Jackson Street
By Duane Hall, August 6, 2016
4. Natchez Trace Through Chickasaw County Marker and Chickasaw County CSA Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 8, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
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