Mississippi § 65-41-71 - “Gateway to History” scenic byway designated.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 65-41-71 — “Gateway to History” scenic byway designated., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65-41-71. “Gateway to History” scenic byway designated.
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: 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. 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. 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. 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.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 65-41-71 ("“Gateway to History” scenic byway designated.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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