Oxford in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

The Prehistoric, Protohistoric & Historic Periods

— Choccolocco Park Interpretive Trail —

Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 26, 2020

1. The Prehistoric, Protohistoric & Historic Periods Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

{Timeline from 12,500 BC to AD 1979}

Creek Chiefs During the Removal Period

Selocta, Chinnabee, Soletawv Cetto Yupe, Horned Snake Soldier

Opothle Yahola

Menawa

William McIntosh

Erected 2016 by the City of Oxford.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans.

Location. 33° 36.097′ N, 85° 47.345′ 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 distance of this marker. Welcome to the Choccolocco Park (a few steps from this marker); Muscogee (Creek) Nation (within shouting distance of this marker); Better Understandings, New Friendships (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Muscogee (Creek) Nation (about 400 feet away); Mississippi Agriculture

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(about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Muscogee (Creek) Nation (about 500 feet away); Reconstructing the Cultural Landscape (about 700 feet away); Mississippi Earthen Mounds (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.

Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia article on Opothle Yohola. (Submitted on February 2, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. Wikipedia article on Menawa. (Submitted on February 2, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
3. Wikipedia article on William McIntosh. (Submitted on February 2, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Looking NNW near the lake at Choccolocco Park. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 26, 2020

2. Looking NNW near the lake at Choccolocco Park.

Creek Chiefs image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 26, 2020

3. Creek Chiefs

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 2, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.