Centre in Cherokee County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Turkey Town Council Site
Photographed By Angela Nichols, March 14, 2018
1. Turkey Town Council Site Marker
One mile south was an important Indian Council site from about 1707. Named for noted chief, the "Turkey". Here in October 1816, a council of Cherokees, Creeks, and Chickasaws met to settle boundaries and ratify a peace treaty. General Andrew Jackson, Samuel Dale, and David Crockett were there.Erected by Cherokee County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Peace. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1816.
Location. 34° 9.078′ N, 85° 40.625′ W. Marker is in Centre, Alabama, in Cherokee County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Business U.S. 411) and College Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Centre AL 35960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Orville Estes Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherokee County Veterans War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cherokee County Historical Museum
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Photographed By Angela Nichols, March 14, 2018
2. Turkey Town Council Site Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2018, by Angela Nichols of Centre, Alabama. This page has been viewed 456 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2018, by Angela Nichols of Centre, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
