D.A.R. Marker at the Tobacco Barn, Milepost 401.4

D.A.R. Marker at the Tobacco Barn, Milepost 401.4

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Quick Facts

Location:

Natchez Trace Parkway, Milepost 401.4

Significance:

Historical Commemoration

Amenities

4 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Wheelchair Accessible

The Daughters of the American Revolution, D.A.R, began a program in 1903 to place markers along the old Natchez Trace. Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, of Holly Springs, Mississippi, said, “We are in danger of losing all traces of our one-famous military road” and as state regent she began a movement to mark the old Natchez Trace. Similar programs were later adopted in Alabama and in Tennessee. The monument was placed at the Tobacco Barn area on May 5, 2004.

This markers is inscribed as follows:
"THE NATCHEZ TRACE AT THE TOBACCO FARM

This monument, located on the Natchez Trace at the site of the Tobacco Farm, honors the farming industry of Maury County, Tennessee. Maury County was named in honor of Abram Maury and was the home of the 11th United States President, James K. Polk

Marker placed By
Jane Knox Chapter, Tenassee Chapter, Thomas McKissick Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution
May 5, 2004"