Saltillo in Lee County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Old Trace

National Park Service

— Natchez Trace Parkway —

Old Trace Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 11, 2010

1. Old Trace Marker

Inscription. Much of the Old Trace had been abandoned by the start of the civil war. However, the war did leave its mark on the Trace as it did upon the rest of the South, as soldiers marched, camped and fought along portions of this historic old road.

A 5 minute walk on the Old Trace here takes you to the gravesites of 13 unknown Confederate soldiers, a mute reminder of bygone days and of the great struggle out of which developed a stronger nation.

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. 34° 21.899′ N, 88° 40.469′ W. Marker is in Saltillo, Mississippi, in Lee County. Marker is on Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 269). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saltillo MS 38866, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Thirteen Unknown Confederates (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Town Creek (approx. 5.1 miles away); Natchez Trace at Lee County (approx. 5.1 miles away); Tupelo Campaign: Old Town Creek, July 15 (approx. 5.4 miles away); Tupelo Campaign: Harrisburg July 14 (approx.

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5.4 miles away); Tupelo Campaign: Pontotoc Road, July 13 (approx. 5.4 miles away); Dogwood Valley (approx. 5.7 miles away); Carver School / Desegregation of Schools Across the South (approx. 6.8 miles away).

Photographed By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, April 7, 2010

2. Old Trace Marker

Old Trace Marker in a view to the northeast along the Natchez Trace Parkway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

3. Old Trace Marker in a view to the northeast along the Natchez Trace Parkway

The marker is at a turnout on the left side of the parkway.

The Old Trace next to the Gravesites of the<br>13 Unknown Confederate Soldiers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

4. The Old Trace next to the Gravesites of the
13 Unknown Confederate Soldiers

A portion of the Old Trace image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 11, 2010

5. A portion of the Old Trace

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 11, 2010

6. A portion of the Old Trace

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,066 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 13, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on May 30, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 3, 4. submitted on June 27, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 5, 6. submitted on December 13, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.