Last updated: January 11, 2024
Place
War of 1812 Memorial on the Natchez Trace, Milepost 426.3
NPS
Quick Facts
Location:
Natchez Trace Parkway, Milepost 426.3
Significance:
Memorial to War of 1812 Soldiers
Amenities
5 listed
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Hitching Post/Corral, Parking - Auto, Picnic Table, Trailhead
The War of 1812 Memorial, Milepost 426.3, honors the service and sacrifice of all brave volunteers who marched on the Natchez Trace during the War of 1812 especially those that are buried in unmarked graves up and down the Old Natchez Trace.
The Natchez Trace served as an important route to move troops for the defense of the region. Tennessee volunteers under the command of Andrew Jackson marched down the Natchez Trace to Natchez in January 1813. General Jackson marched with his soldiers on their return April 1813. Following the victory at the Battle of New Orleans, most of the Americans who fought the battle returned on the Trace.
You can hike a 2 mile section of the Old Natchez Trace here as part of the Highland Rim Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. This two mile section is relatively flat going through the shaded forest until you start to descend to the Garrison Creek trailhead.
What do you think were the emotions of the returning soldiers who fought in the Battle of New Orleans?
The inscription on the monument reads as follows:
"This monument memorializes War of 1812 soldiers buried along the old Natchez Trace. And it honors the service of all brave volunteers who marched on the Natchez Trace during the War of 1812 to help establish American independence.
The Natchez Trace served as an important route to move troops for the defense of the Gulf Coast Region. Tennessee volunteer calvary under leadership of Andrew Jackson marched down the Natchez Trace to Natchez in January 1813. General Jackson marched with his soldiers on their return April 1813. Solder detachments under Jackson's command again marched on the Natchez Trace in 1814. And following the victory of the Battle of New Orleans, most of the Americans who fought the battle returned on the Trace. Volunteers marched hundreds of miles often in severe weather with little food and inadequate equipment. Natchez Trace inns served as hospitals. Soldiers who did not survive the marches are buried in unmarked graves along the Trace. On General Jackson's return near this point, he proclaimed his view of the significance of the victory earned by the soldier's sacrifices "Our Rights Will Henceforth Be Respected".
Tennessee State Society United States Daughters of 1812
On The Bicentennial June 16, 2012"
See War of 1812 on the Natchez Trace for additional information.
The Natchez Trace served as an important route to move troops for the defense of the region. Tennessee volunteers under the command of Andrew Jackson marched down the Natchez Trace to Natchez in January 1813. General Jackson marched with his soldiers on their return April 1813. Following the victory at the Battle of New Orleans, most of the Americans who fought the battle returned on the Trace.
You can hike a 2 mile section of the Old Natchez Trace here as part of the Highland Rim Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. This two mile section is relatively flat going through the shaded forest until you start to descend to the Garrison Creek trailhead.
What do you think were the emotions of the returning soldiers who fought in the Battle of New Orleans?
The inscription on the monument reads as follows:
"This monument memorializes War of 1812 soldiers buried along the old Natchez Trace. And it honors the service of all brave volunteers who marched on the Natchez Trace during the War of 1812 to help establish American independence.
The Natchez Trace served as an important route to move troops for the defense of the Gulf Coast Region. Tennessee volunteer calvary under leadership of Andrew Jackson marched down the Natchez Trace to Natchez in January 1813. General Jackson marched with his soldiers on their return April 1813. Solder detachments under Jackson's command again marched on the Natchez Trace in 1814. And following the victory of the Battle of New Orleans, most of the Americans who fought the battle returned on the Trace. Volunteers marched hundreds of miles often in severe weather with little food and inadequate equipment. Natchez Trace inns served as hospitals. Soldiers who did not survive the marches are buried in unmarked graves along the Trace. On General Jackson's return near this point, he proclaimed his view of the significance of the victory earned by the soldier's sacrifices "Our Rights Will Henceforth Be Respected".
Tennessee State Society United States Daughters of 1812
On The Bicentennial June 16, 2012"
See War of 1812 on the Natchez Trace for additional information.