Honoring Heritage: The Chief Piominko Statue in Tupelo

Getting There

• Car

  From the center of Tombigbee National Forest, head southwest on Forest Road 19. After about 5 miles, turn left onto US-45 N. Continue on US-45 N for approximately 25 miles until you reach Tupelo. Once in Tupelo, take the exit toward MS-6 E. Merge onto MS-6 E, and then take the exit for E Troy St. Turn right onto E Troy St, and after a short drive, the Chief Piominko Statue will be on your left at 71 E Troy St, Tupelo, MS 38804.

• Public Transportation

  If you are using public transportation, your best option is to take a bus from the nearest town to Tombigbee National Forest to Tupelo. Check local bus schedules, as services may vary. Once you arrive at the Tupelo bus station, you can either walk or take a taxi to get to the Chief Piominko Statue at 71 E Troy St. The distance is approximately 1 mile, which should take about 20 minutes to walk.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  For a more direct route without the hassle of public transportation, you can request a taxi or use a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft from your current location in Tombigbee National Forest. Simply enter 'Chief Piominko Statue, 71 E Troy St, Tupelo, MS 38804' as your destination. The fare may vary, but expect to pay around $30-$50 depending on your pickup location within the forest.