Near Cherokee in Colbert County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Chickasaw Indian Agency
Benjamin Reynolds replaced Smith as Indian Agent in 1830. From this Agency he worked with Indian leaders arranging for the removal of the Chickasaw nation from Alabama and Mississippi in 1837.
Erected 1982 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 34° 46.707′ N, 87° 55.664′ W. Marker is near Cherokee, Alabama, in Colbert County. Marker is on Mulberry Lane, 0.4 miles east of Moody Lane, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cherokee AL 35616, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cherokee High School (approx. 2.4 miles away); History of Cherokee (approx. 3 miles away); Mhoontown Cemetery (approx. 3.2 miles away); Civil War Skirmish at The Barton Cemetery / Civil War Skirmishes at Barton (approx. 3.9 miles away); Trace Travelers (approx. 4 miles away); A Chickasaw Planter (approx. 4.1 miles away); Chickasaw Hospitality (approx. 4.1 miles away); Colbert's Stand (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cherokee.
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