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Jackson's Military Road was a route from Nashville, Tennessee to New Orleans, Louisiana. After the War of 1812, it was improved with federal funds, and it was named after Andrew Jackson.

The road intersected the Gaines Trace at Russellville, Alabama.

The road crossed the Tombigbee River in Columbus, Mississippi.

The route later became part of the Jackson Highway.

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Historic trails and roads in the United States

 

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