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United States Migration Trails and Roads Jackson's Military Road

Jackson's Military Road was built during the War of 1812 to help General Andrew Jackson prepare against a British invasion. Jackson needed to be able to move his army more quickly to defend New Orleans, Mobile, or Pensacola. The road stretched from Nashville, Tennessee to New Orleans, Louisiana.

Historical Background

Route

Settlers and Records

No known list of settlers who followed General Jackson's Military Road exists. See records of settlers in the Nashville and New Orleans area.

Wikipedia has more about this subject: Great Wagon Road

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