It was the site of grave stones for thirteen unknown Confederate soldiers and a section of the Old Trace. It was short walk from the parking area and we were glad we went back to see it. It was a very peaceful site and other visitors had left small mementos on the grave stones including coins and other small trinkets obviously left as tokens of respect. There were also small Confederate flags along side each tombstone, each appearing to be almost new. It is a small tribute to the men who died fighting for their cause and not necessarily a Confederate memorial. It was a very nice and unexpected experience.
Our next stop was the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitors Center in Tupelo. It is another excellent National Park visitors center. After watching a short movie about the parkway and touring the exhibits, we travelled south on the parkway a bit to visit the site of a Chickasaw Native American village.
We then went into Tupelo for a late lunch. We came across a Mexican restaurant and had a great meal, the first Mexican food we have had for awhile.
After lunch we decided further sightseeing along the parkway and in Tupelo would have to wait for another time. We passed up a visit to Elvis's home where he was born and several other local Elvis attractions. Maybe next time. We did pass a monument to a small Civil War battle in 1864 in Tupelo that was a Union victory.
After getting a few groceries at the local Kroger, we returned to the RV to rest and get ready for the next leg of our trip tomorrow to Little Rock, AR.
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