Dogwood Mudhole, Milepost 367.3

Dogwood Mudhole at Milepost 367.3 on the Natchez Trace Parkway

NPS Photo

Quick Facts

Location:

Natchez Trace Parkway, Milepost 367.3

Significance:

Terrain on the Old Trace

Amenities

3 listed

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

Dogwood Mudhole is located a mile to the south of the parkway. The Old Natchez Trace crossed a depression in the flat, dogwood covered ridge. After heavy rains it became almost impassable for wagons. Its name, "Dogwood Mudhole", recalls the ordeals of frontier travel. It shows too, how place names arising from local conditions of long ago are carried down through the years.