2015 Mississippi Code
Title 65 - HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES AND FERRIES
Chapter 41 - MISSISSIPPI SCENIC BYWAYS
Article 3 - DESIGNATIONS OF OFFICIAL MISSISSIPPI SCENIC BYWAYS
§ 65-41-71 - "Gateway to History" scenic byway designated

MS Code § 65-41-71 (2015) What's This?

The following highways located in the State of Mississippi are hereby designated as an official Mississippi Scenic byway to be known as the "Gateway to History," pursuant to Section 65-41-1 et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972:

(a) Segment 1: Beginning at the intersection of Highway 463 and Reunion Parkway and traveling north along Highway 463 for four and eight-tenths (4.8) miles to the intersection of Highway 22.

(b) Segment 2: Begin at the corner of Highway 463 and Highway 22 and continue west for eight and seven-tenths (8.7) miles to the Petrified Forest in the Town of Flora.

(c) Segment 3: Begin at the corner of Highway 463 and Highway 22 and continue east for twelve and three-tenths (12.3) miles to the City of Canton. The roadway changes to four-lane for one and four-tenths (1.4) miles surrounding the I-55 Canton interchange which is excluded and resumes for one and four-tenths (1.4) miles to the City of Canton.

(d) Segment 4: Begin at the intersection of Highway 51 and Highway 22 in Canton and travel for one and seven-tenths (1.7) miles. At the intersection of Highway 16 (Highway 22 becomes Highway 16) turn right on Highway 43 and travel for six and seven-tenths (6.7) miles to the Natchez Trace.

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