Mathiston in Webster County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Natchez Trace at Mathiston

By Duane Hall, August 6, 2016

1. Natchez Trace at Mathiston Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This monument marks the Natchez Trace at Mathiston in the county of Webster, named for the great statesman Daniel Webster.

“Along this road brave spirits came over shallow brook and roaring stream, to toil and die and leave to men fulfillment of a dream.”
—ROWLAND

Erected by the Mississippi Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
January 1933.

Erected 1933 by Mississippi Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Natchez Trace series lists.

Location. 33° 32.443′ N, 89° 7.888′ W. Marker is in Mathiston, Mississippi, in Webster County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 82 and Natchez Trace Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 82. Marker is at northeast corner of intersection on top of the road bank facing US 82.

Natchez Trace at Mathiston Marker and Luther Latham Memorial Highway Sign image. Click for full size.

By Duane Hall, August 6, 2016

2. Natchez Trace at Mathiston Marker and Luther Latham Memorial Highway Sign

The sign to the right of the DAR Natchez Trace monument marks the Luther Latham Memorial Highway, which was designated by the Mississippi Legislature in 1940 for that section of US 82 that traverses Webster County. The sign reads:

Luther Latham
Memorial Highway

Senator
Webster County
1928 - 1931

Click or scan to see
this page online

Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mathiston MS 39752, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Natchez Trace Parkway (approx. ¾ mile away); Pigeon Roost (approx. 1½ miles away); Charles Lindbergh Landing Site (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Old Natchez Trace (approx. 6.2 miles away); Eupora (approx. 7.9 miles away); Line Creek (approx. 8½ miles away); Webster County Courthouse (approx. 9.6 miles away); The Great Eastern Hardwood Forest (approx. 11½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mathiston.

The Natchez Trace near Marker image. Click for full size.

By Duane Hall, August 6, 2016

3. The Natchez Trace near Marker

The road on the left that intersects US 82 follows the alignment of the old Natchez Trace and is named Natchez Trace Road

View to the East from Natchez Trace Road image. Click for full size.

By Duane Hall, August 6, 2016

4. View to the East from Natchez Trace Road

View to the West from US 82 image. Click for full size.

By Duane Hall, August 6, 2016

5. View to the West from US 82

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 423 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 9, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.