The Natchez Trace was one of the most ancient and useful Indian roads found in the new country by the early settlers. It was from the vicinity of your fair city that the warlike tribe for which it is namedthe Natchezsallied forth over this trail under the leadership of their chief ruler. called the "Great Sun ". to strike terror among the neighboring Indian tribes. This Indian trail. the Natchez Trace. was the chief overland route used by immigrants of every class in coming to the new country. We are told they came by the thousands. all sorts and conditions of men. mountaineers from the Blue Ridge and the Yadkin Valley. pack peddlers. traders. Army men. disgruntled soldiers. original settlers of Tennessee composed of a large number who had fought in the Revolution. farm boys. city men. men of all trades. carpenters. hostlers. mechanics. men embittered seeking solitudeAaron Burr.
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