East Brewton in Escambia County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Site of Fort Crawford

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 14, 2015

1. Site of Fort Crawford Marker

Inscription.
Fort Crawford was established in 1816 by elements of the 7th U.S. Infantry under orders from Major General Andrew Jackson. Purpose was to monitor Spanish activities in West Florida and curtail hostile Creek Indian activities.

Named after Second Lieutenant Joel Crawford, the fort was occupied by units of the regular U.S. Infantry and the Alabama Territorial Militia.

It was abandoned in 1819 after the United States purchased Florida from Spain and the Indian menace abated.

Erected 1983 by the Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.

Location. 31° 6.028′ N, 87° 3.292′ W. Marker is in East Brewton, Alabama, in Escambia County. Marker is at the intersection of Shoffner Street (County Road 22) and Weaver Street, on the right when traveling east on Shoffner Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 Shoffner Street, Brewton AL 36426, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Downing-Shofner School

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Second Saint Siloam Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Hart Station (approx. one mile away); The Robbins & McGowin Building (approx. one mile away); Bank of Brewton (approx. one mile away); Escambia County Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Ritz Theatre (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Leigh Place (approx. 1.1 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Explore Southern History article on Fort Crawford. (Submitted on June 14, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. Wikipedia article on Lt Joel Crawford. (Submitted on June 14, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

View of marker looking east on Shoffner Street. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 14, 2015

2. View of marker looking east on Shoffner Street.

Area view of marker looking west. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 14, 2015

3. Area view of marker looking west.

View of East Brewton water tower from marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 14, 2015

4. View of East Brewton water tower from marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 991 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 14, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.