Native American History
The site of a significant
Chickasaw village and fort near
mile post 262 is one of many key
points along the Parkway.
The Original Natchez Trace
A section of the original Trace
near mile post 269 leads visitors
on a five minute walk to thirteen
graves of unknown Confederate
soldiers. The pathway has been
worn down by centuries of foot
and horse traffic.
America's First Interstate Highway
No one knows exactly when the first person walked
down the Natchez Trace. French maps show that it
was an established Indian trail well before 1733.
Native American sites along the Trace, in fact, date
back thousands of years and parts of the road may
be just as old.
A Unique National Park
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444 mile long
National Park, stretching from Nashville in
Tennessee to Natchez on the Mississippi River.
Along the way are caves, historic sites, scenic
vistas and outstanding natural preserves.
In addition to the historic roadway itself, the Parkway preserves and provides
access to some of America's most significant historic sites:
Mississippi
Natchez Trace Parkway
A monument erected in
the early 20th Century
marks the site of the
original Trace near
Tupelo, Mississippi.
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