Meriwether Lewis Monument

Not much to see

So technically we were here for NPS credit on the Natchez Trace Parkway here in TN. There's a monument and an old house. Maybe camping options nearby. Visitor center was no where to be found, which...

Historic Landmark | Monument | Natchez Trace Parkway

Located off of Natchez Trace Parkway near Milepost 386. This important historic site includes the burial monument for Meriwether Lewis as well as a museum, hiking trails and nearby camping sites. For ...

A super interesting part of American history

When we get home, we hope to read about the fateful night here when the famous Lewis & Clark explorers partner lost his life or killed himself. This is a very quick in and out along the Natchez Trace ...

Peaceful Stop on the Trace

We love driving the Trace and it is always a pleasure to visit Meriweather Park for its beauty and peacefulness plus the history of that location.

Worth a long stop on the Natchez Trace journey

This is an area with a bit of (controversial) history: the site of Lewis' suicide (or was it murder?) and his burial. There is some nice hiking around the area as well with significant enough ups and...