Near New Market in Madison County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Buckhorn Tavern
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Buckhorn Tavern Skirmish
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 5, 2010
1. Buckhorn Tavern Marker
During the Creek Indian War (1813-1814), the Deposit Road was created at this point and stretched southeastward through Cherokee lands to Fort Deposit near Gunter's Landing. This became the supply route for General Andrew Jackson's forces. His deputy, Colonel John Coffee, stored supplies opposite the tavern and camped his troops (Nov. 22 - Dec. 8, 1813).
By tradition, the tavern took its name "Buckhorn" in 1858 when William L. Fanning killed a buck near the site and presented its antlers to the innkeeper. The antlers are now displayed at Buckhorn High School.
The original building was demolished in the early 1950s.
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Erected 1996 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is December 13, 1808.
Location. 34° 52′ N, 86° 27.317′ W. Marker is near New Market, Alabama, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of Winchester Road and Maysville Road, on the left when traveling south on Winchester Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Market AL 35761, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama and in the Huntsville Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 the original Cherokee Nation, 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Madison County Poorhouse Farm Site and Cemetery (approx. 3 miles away); Site of Bell Factory (approx. 3 miles away); New Market Presbyterian Church (approx. 3.3 miles away); Town of New Market (approx. 3.4 miles
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 5, 2010
2. Buckhorn Tavern Skirmish Marker
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 5, 2010
3. Buckhorn Tavern / Buckhorn Tavern Skirmish Marker
Looking South along Winchester Road. Maysville Road is to the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 5,428 times since then and 155 times this year. Last updated on August 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
