Trace State Park

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For the Tennessee state park, see Natchez Trace State Park.

Trace State Park, also known as Old Natchez Trace Park, is a state park in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is located off Mississippi Highway 6 near the community of Furrs, about halfway between Pontotoc and Tupelo. It is named after the nearby Natchez Trace Parkway and the historic Natchez Trace.[citation needed]

Historic figure Davy Crockett once lived within the area bounded by the park.[1]

The park is located at 34°15′30″N 88°54′00″W / 34.25833°N 88.90000°W / 34.25833; -88.90000Coordinates: 34°15′30″N 88°54′00″W / 34.25833°N 88.90000°W / 34.25833; -88.90000 [2]

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References

  1. Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Parks. "Trace State Park". Retrieved 2013-04-18. 
  2. "Old Natchez Trace Park". US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. 2003-12-01. Retrieved 31 March 2010.

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