Place

Footsteps Through History Trail, Milepost 385.9

Trailhead with welcome sign on the right. Paved trail leads into the forest away from viewer.
Footsteps Through History Trailhead

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Quick Facts
Location:
Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site, Milepost 385.9 on the Natchez Trace Parkway, near Hohenwald, TN
Significance:
Easy Walking Trail

Benches/Seating, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Toilet - Flush, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Water - Bottle-Filling Station, Water - Drinking/Potable

Take a walk along the Footsteps Through History Trail and learn about the many types of travelers who once journeyed along the Old Natchez Trace.

Follow this trail to a preserved section of the Old Trace (Old Trace section is not paved), where Meriwether Lewis, renowned explorer, took his last steps. He met his untimely death at the inn that once stood hear here. As you follow the trail, you will encounter some "people" who walked along the Old Natchez Trace, a footpath used by thousands of travelers that spanned over 400 miles from Mississippi through Tennessee.

See Exploring the Meriwether Lewis Site for additional information.

Natchez Trace Parkway

Last updated: January 11, 2024