Near French Camp in Choctaw County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Natchez Trace at French Camp
Presented to the town of French Camp by the Mississippi Daughters of the American Revolution, November 10, 1915.
Erected 1915 by Mississippi Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, and the Natchez Trace series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 10, 1800.
Location. 33° 17.473′ N, 89° 24.235′ W. Marker is near French Camp, Mississippi, in Choctaw County. Marker is on Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 180.7), 0.1 miles south of Mississippi Highway 413, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: French Camp MS 39745, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. French Camp (a few steps from this marker); Col. James Drane (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bethel Mission (approx. 4.3 miles away); Cole Creek (approx. 4.9 miles away); Choctaw County Blues (approx. 6.8 miles away); Col. John Weir House (approx. 6.9 miles away); Coleman's Mill (approx. 10.2 miles away); South Union Church and Camp Meeting (approx. 10.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in French Camp.
Also see . . . Natchez Trace Parkway. Official National Park Service website. (Submitted on August 21, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 21, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.