Daphne in Baldwin County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

1814 - 1977

General Andrew Jackson

Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 14, 2017

1. 1814 ~ ~ ~ 1977 Marker

Inscription. Standing on a low limb of a giant oak tree near here, General Andrew Jackson made a pep talk to his troops, fresh from their victory at the Battle of Horse Shoe Bend and poised before advancing on the British and Spanish at Pensacola, and the British at New Orleans.

Victories in all these battles speaks well for the rest his men enjoyed here, as well as the talk.

Probably the only occasion in Jackson's long career that he was on a low limb.

In memory of Captain George Culver, July 11, 1909 - December 28, 1974

Erected by Daphne - Spanish Fort Lions Club.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.

Location. 30° 37.77′ N, 87° 54.686′ W. Marker is in Daphne, Alabama, in Baldwin County. It is on Main Street south of Bayfront Park Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27717 Main Street, Daphne AL 36526, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Alabama’s Gulf Coast

and in Mobile Bay.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Village (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Yancey Crane Cemetery

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(approx. ¾ mile away); Patriot's Point Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Eastern Shore Trail (approx. 1½ miles away); Little Bethel Baptist Church: (approx. 1.8 miles away); City of Daphne (approx. 1.9 miles away); “Damn The Torpedoes!” (approx. 2 miles away); Stop 7 Fort McDermott: (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Daphne.

The next 2 entrances on the right lead to the City of Daphne Village Point Park Preserve. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 14, 2017

2. The next 2 entrances on the right lead to the City of Daphne Village Point Park Preserve.

The park is home to one of the largest and most historic live oaks in Alabama and is called the Jackson Oak of this markers' fame.

View of marker looking north towards U.S. Highway 98. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 14, 2017

3. View of marker looking north towards U.S. Highway 98.

General Andrew Jackson image. Click for full size.

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4. General Andrew Jackson

Portrait by Ralph Eleaser Whiteside Earl

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,823 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 15, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photo of the Jackson Oak located nearby in the City of Daphne Village Point Park Preserve. • Can you help?