Natchez Trace Parkway
The Natchez Trace Parkway became a unit of the National Park Service in 1938. It follows an historic Indian trail, between Nashville, Tennessee and Natchez, Mississippi. The Parkway preserves significant historical sites such as Emerald Mound which is the second largest ceremonial mound in the United States. It also features plantation sites, pioneer stands, archeological sites and villages, pioneer and slave cemeteries and an historic housing site.
|
Must-see attractions nearby:
|
Related Attractions
Meriwether Lewis Site
Meriwether Lewis was made governor of the Louisiana Territory and while on the Natchez Trail, he died from a gunshot wound that is thought to have been self-inflicted. A monument is erected at the site in his memory. Information about the Natchez Trace and the Louisiana Purchase are located within a log building on the site.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
