Near Elgin in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Cherokee Chief Doublehead's Village Around 1800

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 1, 2009

1. Cherokee Chief Doublehead's village around 1800 Marker

Inscription. About 1800 Doublehead located his village at this site, where his brother-in-law Tahlonteeskee had previously lived. Doublehead's log house was built along the same style of those of the white settlers. Chief Doublehead had previously led raids against Tennessee settlers from Moneetown, located southwest of here. In 1806 a reserve was set aside for Doublehead between Elk River and Cypress Creek. He leased large tracts of land to white settlers who were later evicted by the U.S. Army. His own people assassinated Doublehead on the Hiwassee River in 1807.

Erected by Florence Historical Board Florence Alabama and Edward Stanley Robins III.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 34° 51.316′ N, 87° 24.711′ W. Marker is near Elgin, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker is on Lee Highway (U.S. 72), on the right when traveling east. At the entrance to Blue Water Creek Farm and Polo Club. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6048 US 72, Rogersville AL 35652, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Daniel White (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gabriel “Old Gabe” Butler (approx. 1.1 miles away); Elgin/Elgin Crossroads

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(approx. 1.2 miles away); Jesse James Gang Canal Payroll Robbery/Trial of Frank James (approx. 1.3 miles away); Mitchell Town Community (approx. 1.6 miles away); Covington/Second Creek / Wheeler Dam/Lake (approx. 2.4 miles away); Center (Centre) Star (approx. 2½ miles away); Springfield Community 1810/Springfield Church and School (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elgin.

Also see . . .
1. The James Scrolls. MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2009 Chief Chuqualataque Doublehead Chief Chuqualataque Doublehead 1744 - 1807 My 6g Grand Second Cousin Once Removed (Submitted on March 22, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

2. Doublehead makes home at Shoals. Times Daily/Sunday April 4, 2004 Article by Bill McDonald (Submitted on March 22, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

Blue Water Creek Polo Club image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 1, 2009

2. Blue Water Creek Polo Club

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 1, 2009

3. Blue Water Creek Polo Club

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 7,911 times since then and 132 times this year. Last updated on June 1, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.