By this spot ran the St. Stephens Road, a route est. ca. 1812 to connect Fort St. Stephens, now in Alabama, with the Mississippi territorial capitol at Natchez. — — Map (db m276833) HM
Constructed ca. 1806-1811 and passing near this area, the St. Stephens Road was a main wagon and trade route connecting Natchez through the Mississippi Territory with Fort St. Stephens in Alabama. The opening of the road enabled safer travel . . . — — Map (db m117338) HM