Chattahoochee in Gadsden County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Chattahoochee Landing Mound Group

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, May 11, 2017

1. Chattahoochee Landing Mound Group Marker

Inscription. This prehistoric mound is the largest of seven that once stood here at River Landing Park. Believed to date from the Fort Walton time period (A.D. 900-A.D. 1500), its original appearance was that of a flat-topped pyramid. Archaeologists believe that a high status individual such as a chief priest once lived on its top. The mounds formed the center of an important community that was occupied for thousands of years. Its location just below the confluence of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers was ideal for trade both up and downstream. Two of the other six mounds are still visible and archaeologists have located the probable sites of the other four. They formed a semi-circle around this large mound and all were likely used as platforms for homes or other structures. The site was abandoned when the first Spanish explores arrived here in 1674. The landing was an important stop on the Old Spanish Trail (1674-1821) and was the site of a British fort during the War of 1812. The Scott Massacre, an important battle of the First Seminole War, was fought along the riverbanks here on November 30, 1817. The landing later served as an

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important port for paddlewheel riverboats, the wrecks of several of which can still be seen.

Erected by Chattahoochee Main Street & The City of Chattahoochee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War of 1812 • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Old Spanish National Trail series list.

Location. 30° 42.043′ N, 84° 51.404′ W. Marker is in Chattahoochee, Florida, in Gadsden County. It is on South River Landing Road half a mile south of West Washington Street (U.S. 90), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 South River Landing Road, Chattahoochee FL 32324, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Tallahassee

and on the Florida Panhandle.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and

Chattahoochee Landing Mound Group Marker with Nicolls' Outpost marker and mound image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, May 11, 2017

2. Chattahoochee Landing Mound Group Marker with Nicolls' Outpost marker and mound

the Anglosphere.

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

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 walking distance of this marker: Nicolls' Outpost (here, next to this marker); The Scott Battle of 1817 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Nicoll's Outpost (a few steps from this marker); The Scott Massacre (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Chattahoochee Landing Mound Group (a few steps from this marker); The Apalachicola River - A Florida Blueway (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Seminole War (within shouting distance of this marker); Victory Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattahoochee.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Florida's Inland Graveyard of Ships (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,326 times since then and 106 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.