The Natchez Trace - Early American Trail -- Meriwether Lewis National Monument, Hohenwald TN - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

A handsome stone monument erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution stands along the old Natchez Trace near the grave of Meriwether Lewis near Hohenwald TN.

The marker reads as follows:

"[DAR medallion]

The Natchez Trace - Early American Trail

The Natchez trace, a very old trail, Ms. traveled by many early Americans. Captain Meriwether Lewis, leader of the Lewis and Clark expedition and governor of the upper Louisiana territory, died near this point in 1809 while traveling the Natchez trace to Washington DC with his expeditions journals and accounts. In 1843 the state of Tennessee created Lewis County in his honor, and in 1848 erected a monument over his grave.

The Natchez trace played an important role in its service to the American military. General Andrew Jackson's troops traveled the Natchez trace to engage the British during the war of 1812.

Marker placed by
the Tennessee Society
of
The National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
November 10, 2006."

Group that erected the marker: Daughters of the American Revolution URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link] Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Meriwether Lewis National Monument Hohenwald, TN

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