Natchez Trace
United States 
Migration Trails and Roads Natchez Trace
The Natchez Trace was trail between Nashville, Tennessee and Natchez, Missississippi. In the 1790s it was extended from Nashville, Tennessee to Maysville, Kentucky where it connected with Zane' Trace which continued through Ohio to Wheeling, West Virginia.
Historical Background
It was first used by animals and then by American Indians. The first European to write about traveling the Natchez Trace was an unknown Frenchman in 1742.[1] It followed a natural ridge and, at first, was only a narrow footpath or horse trail unsuitable for wagons because of trees.
Route
Settlers and Records
For partial list of settlers who used the Natchez Trace to come to Tennessee or Mississippi, see .
Internet Sites
Sources
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Natchez Trace," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/Natchez_Trace (accessed 24 July 2010).