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Byway: Mississippi - Natchez Trace Parkway - Mississippi

Byway Description: Native Americans, Kaintuck boatmen, post riders, government officials, soldiers, and fortune seekers all moved across this trail charting new territory and creating a vital link between the Mississippi Territory and the fledgling United States. The Trace passes through forests, cypress swamps, and farmland. You can meander through the rock-studded hills of Tennessee, past cotton fields in Alabama, to Mississippi's marsh and bottomland.


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0.0
(500.3)
0.0
(310.9)
Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi
Altitude: 440 feet
North East of Mingo, Mississippi, At the border of Mississippi with Alabama starts the Byway Natchez Trace Parkway, its journey towards Natchez, Mississippi. This byway was vital link between the Mississippi Territory and the United States and was used by all native americans, Kaintuck boatmen, post riders, government officials and soldiers. This byway passes through forests, cypress swamps and farmland in Tennessee.
2.5
(497.8)
1.6
(309.3)
Mingo, Mississippi
Altitude: 466 feet
Junction State Highway #30, Community of Mingo, Mississippi,
6.9
(493.4)
4.3
(306.6)
Tishomingo State Park
Altitude: 472 feet
County Road 90, Tishomingo State Park, Mauldin Branch,
9.9
(490.4)
6.2
(304.7)
Intersection
Altitude: 597 feet
Intersection State Highway #25, Tishomingo, Mississipi, a town in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, located within the Tishomingo State Park, Community of Dennis, Mississippi, located on the south on State Highway #25,
16.1
(484.2)
10.0
(300.9)
County Road 26
Altitude: 459 feet
County Road 26, connects with State Route #366, to Dennis, Mississipi
19.3
(481.0)
12.0
(298.9)
Intersection
Altitude: 413 feet
Intersection State Highway #4/366, Bay Springs Lake,
25.3
(475.0)
15.7
(295.2)
John Rankin Highway
Altitude: 358 feet
John Rankin Highway, Lock and Dam Road, State Route #4/366, Bay Springs Lake, Moores Mill, Mississippi,
34.0
(466.3)
21.1
(289.8)
County Road
Altitude: 354 feet
County Road, The Gillespie V. Montgomery Lock, (Formerly known as Lock E,) a part of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (popularly known as the Tenn-Tom).
43.5
(456.8)
27.0
(283.9)
State Route #371
Altitude: 341 feet
State Route #371, Kirkville, Mississippi, Marietta, Mississippi, a town in Prentiss County, Mississippi located northeast of this location.
57.3
(443.0)
35.6
(275.3)
County Road 821
Altitude: 453 feet
County Road 821, Five County Sportsman Lake, Guntown, Mississippi, a town in Lee County, Mississippi,
61.9
(438.4)
38.5
(272.4)
Intersection
Altitude: 354 feet
Intersection State Route #363, County Road 821, Lake Lamar Bruce, Saltillo, Mississippi, a town in Lee County, Mississippi,
64.3
(436.0)
40.0
(270.9)
County Road
Altitude: 318 feet
County Road 885, County Road 931, Lake Sequoyak, Lake Piomingo,
68.8
(431.5)
42.8
(268.1)
State Route #145
Altitude: 305 feet
State Route #145/North Gloster Street, This Road intersects Interstate Highway #45 at Saltillo, Mississippi, The Mall at Barness Crossing, Tupelo, Mississippi, a city in Lee County, Mississippi lies south of here.
73.2
(427.1)
45.5
(265.4)
Interstate Highway #78
Altitude: 318 feet
Interstate Highway #78, also Intersects Interstate Highway #45 on the east.
78.0
(422.3)
48.5
(262.4)
Tupelo Regional Airport
Altitude: 325 feet
Jackson Street, Air Park Road, Tupelo Regional Airport, a public airport located in Lee County, Mississippi, mostly used for general aviation, but is also served by one commercial airline.
79.5
(420.8)
49.4
(261.5)
Tupelo, Mississippi
Altitude: 338 feet
USA Highway #278/State Highway #6, Tupelo, Mississippi, a city in Lee County, Mississippi, Attractions : North Mississippi Medical Center, winner of Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, Bancorp South, headquarters of two banking institutions, The city is a three-time 'All-America City Award' winner and boasts one of the largest furniture manufacturing industries nationwide, Tupelo National Battlefield, in Tupelo, Mississippi, commemorates the July 13-14, 1864, Battle of Tupelo.
87.0
(413.3)
54.1
(256.8)
Palmetto Road
Altitude: 295 feet
Palmetto Road, Palmetto, Mississippi, Barley Lake, Verona, Mississippi, Verona, Mississippi, a city in Lee County, Mississippi,
97.0
(403.3)
60.3
(250.6)
Shannon Road
Altitude: 381 feet
Shannon Road, Troy, Mississippi,
100.4
(399.9)
62.4
(248.5)
Intersection
Altitude: 423 feet
Intersection State Highway #41, Tombigbee National Forest, Community of Troy, Mississippi,
106.7
(393.6)
66.3
(244.6)
Tombigbee National Forest
Altitude: 331 feet
County Road, Tombigbee National Forest,
112.9
(387.4)
70.2
(240.7)
State Highway #32
Altitude: 364 feet
State Highway #32, Van Vleet, Mississippi, Okolona, Mississippi, a city in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, located north east of this location within Tombigbee National Forest, Mississippi
128.6
(371.7)
79.9
(231.0)
Doss Drive
Altitude: 322 feet
Doss Drive, connects State Highway #8, Houston, Mississippi, a city in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. Flywheel Festival is held in Houston, Mississippi twice a year in April and September. Trebloc, Mississippi, a small community in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, located south east of here at the intersection of State Highway #8 with State Highway #47.
133.7
(366.6)
83.1
(227.8)
State Highway #389
Altitude: 302 feet
State Highway #389, merges with State Highway #15, in Houston, Mississippi, a city in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, on the northwest of this location on the Byway Natchez Trace Parkway - Mississippi. On the Southeast lies Sparta, Mississippi, a community in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, on State Highway #389.
140.5
(359.8)
87.3
(223.6)
Sparta, Mississippi
Altitude: 354 feet
County Road, to Sparta, Mississippi, Sparta is a community in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, Woodland, Mississippi, a village in Chickasaw County, Mississippi,
144.9
(355.4)
90.0
(220.8)
State Highway #46
Altitude: 341 feet
State Highway #46, connects with State Highway #15 on the west, at Mantee, Mississippi, a village in Webster County, Mississippi, Mantee Lake, located west of byway Natchez Trace Parkway - Mississippi. Montpelier, Mississippi lies on the east.
158.8
(341.5)
98.7
(212.2)
Cumberland, Mississippi
Altitude: 430 feet
Natchez Trace Road, Cumberland, Mississippi, State Route #50, connects with State Highway #15,
165.2
(335.1)
102.7
(208.2)
Old Highway #82
Altitude: 404 feet
Old Highway #82, State Route #403, Maben, Mississippi, a town in Oktibbeha and Webster Counties in Mississippi.
169.4
(330.9)
105.3
(205.6)
Junction
Altitude: 400 feet
USA Highway #82/State Highway #182, Mathiston, Mississippi, a town in Choctaw and Webster Counties in Mississippi. Community of Sapa, Mississippi,
183.7
(316.6)
114.2
(196.7)
Intersection
Altitude: 417 feet
Intersection State Highway #9,
191.0
(309.3)
118.7
(192.2)
Junction
Altitude: 420 feet
Junction State Route #415, Chester Tomnolen Road, Chester, Mississippi, a community in central Choctaw County, Mississippi, The Red Hills Mine, a reclaimed open-pit lignite mine, Coal from the mine feeds the Red Hills Power Plant,
207.4
(292.9)
128.9
(182.0)
Junction
Altitude: 400 feet
Junction State Highway #407/413, French Camp, Mississippi, a town in Choctaw County, Mississippi, Rainwater Observatory and Planetarium is located here. Weir, Mississippi, a town in Choctaw County, Mississippi, lies south east of French Camp, Mississippi,
219.3
(281.0)
136.3
(174.6)
Rock Port Road
Altitude: 453 feet
Rock Port Road, McCool, Mississippi, a town in Attala County, Mississippi,
231.7
(268.6)
144.0
(166.9)
State Highway #12
Altitude: 443 feet
State Highway #12, Ethel, Mississippi, a town in Attala County, Mississippi, Kosciusko Attala County Airport, located west of here along State Highway #12,
234.6
(265.7)
145.8
(165.1)
Airport Road
Altitude: 433 feet
A Road connecting with Airport Road, Kosciusko Attala County Airport,
241.3
(259.0)
149.9
(160.9)
Junction
Altitude: 410 feet
State Highway #19/35, Kosciusko, Mississippi, a city in Attala County, Mississippi, located on the Natchez Trace Parkway, Kosciusko is the home of Magnolia Bible College, and the birthplace for several notable people, including Oprah Winfrey.
243.2
(257.1)
151.1
(159.8)
State Highway #14
Altitude: 390 feet
State Highway #14/43, Williamsville, Mississippi, Country Club Lake is located along the State Highway #43 on the northwest of here.
256.5
(243.8)
159.4
(151.5)
Evans Road
Altitude: 381 feet
Evans Road, Community of McVille, Mississippi, Bolatusha, Mississippi,
263.2
(237.1)
163.6
(147.3)
Intersection
Altitude: 364 feet
Intersection State Highway #429, Thomastown, Mississippi, Landrum Creek, Landrum Creek Pond,
281.2
(219.1)
174.7
(136.1)
State Highway #16
Altitude: 381 feet
State Highway #16, Ofahoma, Mississippi, Community of Wiggins, Mississippi located at the Junction of State Highway #16 with State Highway #25, Carthage, Mississippi, a city in Leake County, Mississippi, located north east of this location.
293.5
(206.8)
182.4
(128.5)
Farmhaven, Mississippi
Altitude: 322 feet
McNamara Road, Community of Farmhaven, Mississippi,
299.7
(200.6)
186.2
(124.7)
Ratliff Ferry Road
Altitude: 322 feet
Ratliff Ferry Road, to Pear River
304.5
(195.8)
189.2
(121.7)
Brookridge Lane
Altitude: 318 feet
Brokridge Lane, Liberty Road, Pearl River St. Wildlife Ma.,
307.5
(192.8)
191.1
(119.8)
Old Natchez Trace
Altitude: 328 feet
Old Natchez Trace, Pipeline Road, Pearl River Waterfwl Refuge,
314.0
(186.3)
195.1
(115.8)
Junction
Altitude: 322 feet
Junction State Highway #43, Ross R. Barnett Reservoir, Goshen Springs, Mississipi, Communities of Koch, Mississippi, Sandhill, Mississippi, lie on the east, across the Ross R. Barnett Reservoir,
314.3
(186.0)
195.3
(115.6)
Intersection
Altitude: 331 feet
State Highway #43, Ross R. Barnett Reservoir, Canton, Mississippi, a city in Madison County, Mississippi, located northwest.
332.5
(167.8)
206.6
(104.3)
Old Canton Road
Altitude: 318 feet
Old Canton Road, Bruce Campbell Field, Strawberry Patch Park, a city park in Madison, Mississippi. A pond located in the park used for fishing, ducks, geese, and a playground. Madison, Mississippi, a city in Madison County, Mississippi, The City of Madison was selected by Family Circle magazine as one of the nation's '10 Best Towns for Families.' in 2007.
334.2
(166.1)
207.7
(103.2)
Ridgeland, Mississippi
Altitude: 371 feet
State Highway #51, Ridgeland, Mississippi, a city in Madison County, Mississippi,
335.8
(164.5)
208.7
(102.2)
Interstate Highway #55
Altitude: 351 feet
Interstate Highway #55, Tougaloo, Mississipi, an area in Hinds County, Tougaloo College, a private, co-educational, liberal arts institution of higher education, is ranked as one of the Best in the Southeast by Princeton Review, and one of the top 20 liberal arts institutions in the nation by The Washington Monthly.
341.3
(159.0)
212.1
(98.8)
Lake Cavalier
Altitude: 397 feet
Livingston Road, Lake Cavalier, Lake Lorman, located in the west of this location.
348.4
(151.9)
216.5
(94.4)
Junction
Altitude: 305 feet
Junction USA Highway #49/State Highway #49, Live Oaks Golf Club, Pocahontas, Mississippi, Pocanhontas Mounds Roadside Park, Flora, Mississipi, a town in Madison County, Mississippi,
348.8
(151.5)
216.7
(94.1)
USA Highway #49
Altitude: 308 feet
USA Highway #49, Jackson, Mississippi, the capital and the most populous city of Mississippi. Places of Touristic interest: Jackson is a city famous for its music - including Gospel, Blues, and R&B. Jackson is also home to the world famous Malaco Records recording studio, Eudora Welty House Museum, Greenwood Cemetery, The International Museum of Muslim Cultures, The City of Jackson Fire Museum, King Edward Hotel, Manship House Museum, Medgar Evers Home Museum, Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, Mississippi Governor's Mansion, Mississippi Museum of Art, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, The Oaks House Museum/Boyd House, Old Capitol Museum of Mississippi History, Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center, Standard Life Insurance Building.
356.4
(143.9)
221.5
(89.4)
Clinton, Mississippi
Altitude: 381 feet
Northside Drive, Vernon Road, Kickapoo Lake, Tinnin, Mississippi, Clinton, Mississippi, a city in Hinds County, Mississippi,
358.9
(141.4)
223.0
(87.9)
Interstate Highway #20
Altitude: 322 feet
Interstate Highway #20, Clinton, Mississippi, a city in Hinds County, Mississippi, Bolton, Mississippi, a town in Hinds County, Mississippi, located on the west, along Interstate Highway #20.
366.4
(133.9)
227.7
(83.2)
Airport Road
Altitude: 276 feet
Airport Road, Sam Herring Road, John Bell Williams Airport, Bolton, Mississippi, a town in Hinds County, Mississippi, located northwest of this location. On the east, lie Community of Thompson, Mississippi, Community of McRaven, Mississippi,
372.2
(128.1)
231.3
(79.6)
State Route #467
Altitude: 269 feet
State Route #467, Raymond, Mississippi, a city in Hinds County, Mississippi, Eagle Ridge Golf Course, Raymond Lake, Edwards, Mississippi, a town in Hinds County, Mississippi, The site of the Battle of Raymond, where the Battle of Raymond was fought near Raymond, Mississippi, during the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War.
384.8
(115.5)
239.1
(71.8)
Morning Star, Mississippi
Altitude: 207 feet
Adams Station Road, Community of Morning Star, Mississippi,
392.5
(107.8)
243.9
(67.0)
State Highway #27
Altitude: 226 feet
State Highway #27, Utica, Mississippi, a town in Hinds County, Mississippi, This is where the URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp and the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience located.
398.2
(102.1)
247.4
(63.4)
Cayuga, Mississippi
Altitude: 259 feet
Cayuga Road, Community of Cayuga, Mississippi,
404.4
(95.9)
251.3
(59.6)
Fisher Ferry Road
Altitude: 171 feet
Fisher Ferry Road, Reganton, Mississippi, Big Back, Mississippi, lie on the northwest. Community of Duke, Mississippi, Utica, Mississippi, a town in Hinds County, Mississippi, locate on the east of this location.
423.1
(77.2)
262.9
(48.0)
Willows Road
Altitude: 125 feet
Willows Road, Valley Moon Road, connects with State Highway #18 near Carlisle, Mississippi,
433.4
(66.9)
269.3
(41.6)
State Highway #18
Altitude: 148 feet
State Highway #18, connects with USA Highway #61 on the west. Hermanville, Mississippi, located in the east.
436.7
(63.6)
271.4
(39.5)
Intersection
Altitude: 121 feet
Intersection State Highway #547, Port Gibson, Mississipi, The Battle of Port Gibson was fought near Port Gibson, Mississippi, between Union and Confederate forces during the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War. The Union Army emerged victorious.
439.5
(60.8)
273.1
(37.8)
Junction
Altitude: 262 feet
Junction USA Highway #61/State Highway #61, Port Gibson, Mississippi, lies on the north. Community of Russum, Mississippi, lies on the south.
445.0
(55.3)
276.5
(34.4)
Russum, Mississippi
Altitude: 262 feet
Russum Westside Road, Old Colony Road, Russum, Mississippi,
450.8
(49.5)
280.1
(30.8)
State Route #552
Altitude: 299 feet
State Route #552/Alcorn Drive, Lorman, Mississippi, a community in Jefferson County, Mississippi, located along Natchez Trace Parkway, where, Jack Spinks Stadium, a 22,500-seat multi-purpose stadium, located in Lorman, Mississippi. It opened in 1992 and is home to the Alcorn State University Braves football team.
467.4
(32.9)
290.4
(20.4)
State Route #553
Altitude: 121 feet
State Route #553, Fayette, Mississippi, a city in Jefferson County, Mississippi,
479.1
(21.2)
297.7
(13.2)
Cannonsburg Road
Altitude: 240 feet
White Road, Cannonsburg Road, Cannonsburg, Mississippi, situated along the USA Highway #61,
483.3
(17.0)
300.3
(10.6)
Junction
Altitude: 400 feet
State Route #553, Emerald Mound Road, The Emerald Mound Site, a Plaquemine Mississippian period archaeological site located on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Stanton, Mississippi, Emerald Mound is a National Historic Landmark. Stanton, Mississippi, a community in Adams County, Mississippi, lies along the Natchez Trace Parkway, near the Emerald Mound Site
486.7
(13.6)
302.4
(8.5)
Intersection
Altitude: 299 feet
Intersection USA Highway #61, Community of Selma, Mississippi,
491.8
(8.5)
305.6
(5.3)
Washington, Mississippi
Altitude: 285 feet
Old Highway #84 No.1, Washington, Mississippi, a town in Adams County, Mississippi, Community of Fenwick, Mississippi, Winding Creek Golf Course,
500.3
(0.0)
310.9
(0.0)
Natchez, Mississipi
Altitude: 128 feet
Junction USA Highway #84/State Highway #61, in Natchez, Mississippi, the largest and only incorporated city within Adams County, Mississippi, This is where Natchez Trace Parkway terminates. Natchez National Historical Park, the park that commemorates the history of Natchez, Mississippi, The fort is not open to the public. The other two units of the park include displays related to life in antebellum Natchez.

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