Near Waynesboro in Wayne County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Dogwood Mudhole

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

1. Dogwood Mudhole Marker

Inscription. A mile to the south, the Old Natchez Trace crossed a depression in the flat, dogwood-covered ridge. After heavy rains it became almost impassable for wagons. Its name “Dogwood Mudhole” recalls the ordeals of frontier travel. It shows too how place names arising from local conditions of long ago are carried down through the years.

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. 35° 17.225′ N, 87° 36.105′ W. Marker is near Waynesboro, Tennessee, in Wayne County. Marker is on Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 367.3), 2.7 miles south of Waynesboro Highway (U.S. 64), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waynesboro TN 38485, 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. Natchez Trace (approx. 2.6 miles away); Sweetwater Branch (approx. 3.8 miles away); Forty Eight Forge (approx. 5.2 miles away); Wayne Furnace (approx. 5.6 miles away); Army of Tennessee (approx. 7.2 miles away); The Old Natchez Trace (approx.

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8.1 miles away); This Monument Marks The Old Natchez Trace (approx. 8.1 miles away); Sons of Confederate Veterans (approx. 9.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waynesboro.

Also see . . . Natchez Trace. Official National Park Service website. (Submitted on June 24, 2015.)

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

2. Dogwood Mudhole Marker

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

3. Dogwood Mudhole Marker

View to northeast

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 489 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.