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On Monday, April 18, 2011, we continued our drive on the Natchez Trace Parkway. We stop at the twin Bynum Indian mounds that are part of a larger group of built by people of the Woodland period between 100 B.C. and 100 A.D. We also stop at the nearby Tupelo National Battlefield and the Natchez Trace Chickasaw Nation Exhibit which interprets the story of the Chickasaw people. We enjoy numerous beautiful views along the way. After crossing the still wild and beautiful Tennessee River near Krogers Island, we leave the parkway headed for our hotel in Florence, AL.

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[0:43] Leaving Starkville and returning to the Natchez Trace.
[1:28] We stop at the twin Bynum Indian mounds preserved by the National Park Service. They are part of a larger group of six mounds that were built by people of the Woodland period between 100 B.C. and 100 A.D.
[2:20] Stop at the Tupelo National Battlefield situated next to the Washtown Car Wash in downtown Tupelo, MS. The Battle of Tupelo was a Union victory over Confederate forces in northern Mississippi which ensured the safety of General Sherman's supply lines during his march to the sea.
[3:01] Stop at the Natchez Trace Chickasaw Nation Exhibit which interprets the story of the Chickasaw people who lived at the site and includes the outlines of buildings that once stood there. During their exploration of the Mississippi River, Ferdinand de Soto's followers were the first Europeans to see the Chickasaw with whom they fought a bloody battle in 1541.
[4:31] Crossing the state line into Alabama, we enjoy a beautiful view at the lookout near Cherokee, AL.
[5:21] After crossing the still wild and beautiful Tennessee River near Krogers Island, we leave the parkway headed for our hotel in Florence, AL. We decide to take an Alabama back road, Lauderdale County Rd 14, which terrifies our OnStar Navigation system -- OnStar wants us to make an immediate U-turn and take the much longer Rt. 20. But we continue and stop at a classic Alabama country store, the Oakdale Cafe & Mini mart, where the friendly folk there confirm our route.
[6:00] Arriving at the Hampton Inn Florence-Midtown.

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