Near Cherokee in Colbert County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Levi Colbert Stand
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Natchez Trace series list.
Location. 34° 45.615′ N, 88° 1.401′ W. Marker is near Cherokee, Alabama, in Colbert County. Marker can be reached from Natchez Trace Access Road (at milepost 320.3), 0.4 miles north of Natchez Trace Parkway (U.S. 72), on the left when traveling north. Marker is located at the Buzzard Roost turnoff. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cherokee AL 35616, 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. Something to Chew on (within shouting distance of this marker); Bridging Cultures (within shouting distance of this marker); Barton Hall (approx. 1.3 miles away); History of Cherokee (approx. 2.9 miles away); Cherokee High School (approx. 3.7 miles away); Chickasaw Indian Agency (approx. 5.6 miles away); Mhoontown Cemetery (approx. 6.2 miles away); Trace Travelers (approx. 6.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cherokee.
Also see . . .
1. Natchez Trace. Official National Park Service website. (Submitted on June 25, 2015.)
2. Buzzard Roost and Chief Levi Colbert - Alabama Legends. (Submitted on June 25, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 766 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 25, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.