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Choctaw Corner
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By Tim & Renda Carr, November 27, 2010 | |
| | | 1. Choctaw Corner Marker | | |
Inscription. Established by Choctaw and Creek Indians about 1808 as the northern limit of boundary line between their lands. This line begins at the cut-off in South Clark County, follows the watershed between Alabama and Tombigbee Rivers without crossing water.
The disputed territory boundary was settled by two ball games, one between the warriors and one between the squaws of each tribe. The Choctaws won both games clearing forever their title to the lands.
Actual site of corner is 1.7 miles North, N.E..
Erected 1978 by Clarke County Historical Society.
Location. 31° 58.243′ N, 87° 49.855′ W. Marker is near Thomasville, Alabama, in Clarke County. Marker is on Bashi Road (County Road 48) 5 miles west of County Road 25, on the right when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Thomasville AL 36784, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 10 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Airmount Grave Shelter And Cemetery (approx. 9.5 miles away). |
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By Tim & Renda Carr, November 27, 2010 | |
| | | 2. Choctaw Corner Marker Site West View | | |
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By Tim & Renda Carr, November 27, 2010 | |
| | | 3. Choctaw Corner Marker Site East View | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on November 28, 2010, by TRCP Alliance of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 523 times since then. Last updated on November 30, 2010, by TRCP Alliance of Birmingham, Alabama. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2010, by TRCP Alliance of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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