History of the Natchez Trace By:Jackson and Tyler

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History of the Natchez Trace ByJackson and Tyler
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Natchez Trace Info

• The Natchez Trace was a series of game trails
  and was used by Americas early people. The
  Natchez Trace is 450 miles long, and it follows a
  historical path. It ran through Tennessee,
  Alabama, and Mississippi. The land was a
  passageway for everybody.

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Nicknames

• Everybody called it a name. For example, from
  Natchez to the Northeastward parts called it Path
  to Choctaw nation, and middle section called it
  Choctaw-Chickasaw trail.

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• Two major nations controlled most of the Natchez
  Trace. They were the Choctaw and Chickasaw
  nations.

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About Stands

• Along the trace there were many stands such as,
  Shoats stand, Jacksons stand and many others.
  The stands sold goods and let people sleep there
  for the night. These are only two of hundreds of
  stands.

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Great Info About Outlaws

• The Natchez Trace was very dangerous there were
  many outlaws and gangs that would hide and steal
  travelers food, horses, and money. Many people
  have died on the trail because of outlaws. Even
  though the road was risky it was the most
  important road in the region.

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• Now the Natchez Trace is a historical trail. Some
  day go out and see the Natchez Trace for yourself.