Named after Tadeusz Kosciusko, a Polish General who served as military engineer in the American Revolutionary War, Kosciusko is one of the oldest remaining settlements on the Natchez Trace. Like the General, whose love of freedom led him to America to help the colonies during their struggle for independence, Kosciusko is distinctive. Located in the center of Mississippi, the town was once a campsite for travelers making the long trip from Natchez to Nashville by way of the Natchez Trace. Today, visitors stop to gather with the friendly people of Kosciusko and enjoy some of their nationally known antique shops, restaurants and bed and breakfasts. Kosciusko is home to the Kosciusko Museum and Information Center. Located at mile marker 160 on the Trace, the museum houses permanent and monthly exhibits of Tadeusz Kosciusko, the man, and Kosciusko, the town, as well a information about other Mississippi attractions. While Kosciusko boast several interesting historical attractions, it also celebrates being the birthplace of Oprah Winfrey and the site of the annual Natchez Trace Festival.