National Parkway · Mississippi, United States
Natchez Trace Parkway
Natchez Trace Parkway is a national parkway in Mississippi, United States, covering 52,380 acres (21,198 ha), established in 1938.
National Parkway · Mississippi, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Parkway |
|---|---|
| Location | Mississippi, United States |
| Area | 52,380 acres (21,198 ha) |
| Length | 444 miles (714.5 km) |
| Established | 1938 |
| Coordinates | 34.3300° N, 88.7118° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Natchez Trace Parkway
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a limited-access national parkway in the Southeastern United States that commemorates the historic Natchez Trace and preserves sections of that original trail. Its central feature is a two-lane road that extends 444 miles (715 km) from Natchez, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee. Access to the parkway is limited, with more than 50 access points in Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) · Memphis, United States · 87.1 miles away
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) · Birmingham, United States · 124.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Mississippi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Natchez Trace Parkway?
Natchez Trace Parkway is in Mississippi, United States (34.3300° N, 88.7118° W).
When was Natchez Trace Parkway established?
Natchez Trace Parkway was established in 1938, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Natchez Trace Parkway?
Natchez Trace Parkway covers 52,380 acres (21,198 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natchez_Trace_Parkway — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/natr/ — Official park page.