This Monument Marks The Old Natchez Trace

over which pioneers traveled through Lawrence County, Tennessee, which was organized Oct. 21, 1817.

The county seat, Lawrenceburg, was created on Nov. 23, 1819, and named in honor of Capt. James Lawrence, naval hero of the War of 1812.

Erected May 15, 1998

Marker is at the intersection of Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 376) and Bush Creek Road on Natchez Trace Parkway.

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