Meriwether Lewis Monument
At Milepost 385.9 of the Natchez Trace Parkway near Hohenwald, Tennessee, a broken granite shaft erected in 1848 marks the grave of explorer Meriwether Lewis, who died here in 1809 while traveling the Old Natchez Trace. The site includes a short accessible trail past a reconstructed pioneer-era inn (Grinder's Stand), a pioneer cemetery, and a preserved segment of the original Trace path. A free primitive campground with 32 sites, potable water, and flush toilets sits adjacent, making it a practical overnight stop for riders touring the full 444-mile parkway.
A genuinely moving stop at a National Park Service site where history and the Trace's tree-canopied rhythm converge — free camping just steps from the monument makes it the natural overnight anchor for a southbound Natchez Trace run.
On the way: Natchez Trace Parkway
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