Oxford in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Muscogee (Creek) Nation
"Little Brother of War"
— Choccolocco Park Interpretive Trail —
Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 26, 2020
1. Muscogee (Creek) Nation Marker
Inscription.
Muscogee (Creek) Nation. "Little Brother of War". The ancestral traditions of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation are still practiced today. Among these is a game called “Little Brother of War" or "stickball”. The game is used to settle disagreements, to toughen warriors and sometimes for recreation. Traditionally, these games could last several days with as many as 1,000 warriors participating in the match. The modern-day game of lacrosse is similar; however, the “Little Brother of War” originated in the Southeast during ancient times. The object of the game is to throw a ball between two goal posts at either end of the field. Players may not touch the ball with their hands but must use "sticks” crafted of wood and leather. Rules are decided on before the match and players must undergo a purification ritual before the game is played.
The ancestral traditions of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation are still practiced
today. Among these is a game called “Little Brother of War" or "stickball”.
The game is used to settle disagreements, to toughen warriors and
sometimes for recreation. Traditionally, these games could last several days
with as many as 1,000 warriors participating in the match. The
modern-day game of lacrosse is similar; however, the “Little Brother of
War” originated in the Southeast during ancient times. The object of the
game is to throw a ball between two goal posts at either end of the field.
Players may not touch the ball with their hands but must use "sticks”
crafted of wood and leather. Rules are decided on before the match and
players must undergo a purification ritual before the game is played.
Erected 2016 by the City of Oxford.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Sports.
Location. 33° 36.086′ N, 85° 47.45′ W. Marker is in Oxford, Alabama, in Calhoun County. Marker can be reached from Leon Smith Parkway. Located within Choccolocco Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 954 Leon Smith Parkway, Oxford AL 36203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 649 times since then and 108 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 28, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
