Loachapoka Historic District Marker

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Loachapoka in Lee County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Loachapoka Historic District

By L Stanford, November 10, 2006

1. Loachapoka Historic District Marker

Inscription. One of the larger settlements of the upper creeks at the time of indian removal to the west, 1835-1837. Their last council fire was held here before their forced migration to Oklahoma. Pioneer families began pouring in after 1836. Today's cemetery was known as pine level; the first Baptist Church was located there. A half mile south was Ball's Fork Trade Center and Stage Coach Junction Loachapoka can be interpreted as "land where turtles live" or "turtle killing place."

Erected 1978 by Historic Chattahoochee Commission.

Location. 32° 36.266′ N, 85° 35.91′ W. Marker is in Loachapoka, Alabama, in Lee County. Marker is on Stage Road. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Loachapoka AL 36865, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Boom and Change (a few steps from this marker); Auburn University (approx. 6.7 miles away); General James Henry Lane House (approx. 6.7 miles away); The Lathe (approx. 6.7 miles away); Toomers Corner And The Bank Of Auburn (approx. 6.8 miles away); Auburn - Alabama (approx. 6.8 miles away); Auburn University Chapel (approx. 6.8 miles away); Noble Hall (approx. 8.2 miles away).

Credits. This page originally submitted on May 31, 2010, by L Stanford of Auburn, United States. This page has been viewed 625 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on May 31, 2010, by L Stanford of Auburn, United States. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.