Near Madison in Madison County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

West Florida Boundary

Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015

1. West Florida Boundary Marker

Inscription. At the end of the French and Indian War in 1763, Great Britain gained control of the territory between the Appalachians and the Mississippi River except for the New Orleans area. The northern boundary of West Florida was first established at 31° north latitude.
It was soon determined that settlement was too restricted. In 1764 Great Britain moved the boundary north to 32° 28" into the lands of the Choctaws and Creeks.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Natchez Trace series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1763.

Location. 32° 27.962′ N, 90° 3.472′ W. Marker is near Madison, Mississippi, in Madison County. Marker can be reached from Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 107.9), 4.4 miles north of Old Canton Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison MS 39110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Boyd Site (approx. 1.1 miles away); Strawberry Patch House (approx. 3.1 miles away); World War II Airfield Hangars (approx. 3.2 miles away); Old School Gymnasium (approx.

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3.3 miles away); Farr Mercantile Company (approx. 3.4 miles away); Old Trace (approx. 3.4 miles away); John Curran House (approx. 3.4 miles away); Montgomery House (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Also see . . . Natchez Trace Parkway. Official National Park Service website. (Submitted on August 18, 2015.)

West Florida Boundary Marker (Left Panel) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015

2. West Florida Boundary Marker (Left Panel)

West Florida Boundary Marker (Right Panel) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015

3. West Florida Boundary Marker (Right Panel)

View to Southwest<br>Towards Natchez Trace Parkway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015

4. View to Southwest
Towards Natchez Trace Parkway

Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015

5. West Florida Boundary Marker

View to Northeast<br>Along the Natchez Trace Parkway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, August 4, 2015

6. View to Northeast
Along the Natchez Trace Parkway

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 505 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 18, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.