Unknown Confederate Soldier - Natchez Trace Canvas Print

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Unknown Confederate Soldier by Debra Martz

Mile Marker 269 on the Natchez Trace in Mississippi:
On this tombstone, as well as the other 12, coins and stones are left on top in a way of paying respect. From what I understand, individuals in the military often use coins whereas, stones left originated with the Jewish religion but people of other religions/beliefs have adopted this method of paying respect as well.

"Thirteen graves of unknown Confederate
soldiers lie in a long line overlooking a
preserved section of the original Natchez
Trace.
The graves are an unusual site along the
Natchez Trace. Most of the historic roadway
had been abandoned by the time of the Civil
War, but the section passing the little burial
plot was evidently used by soldiers marching
through Northeast Mississippi.

The trail leading to the graves passes
through a deeply worn section of the original
trace. It is one of a number of places along

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