Robbinsville in Graham County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Junaluska and The Battle of Horseshoe Bend

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 26, 2022

1. Junaluska and The Battle of Horseshoe Bend Marker

Inscription. In 1813, when the Cherokees raised 636 men to aid Americans fighting the Creeks, Junaluska personally recruited over 100 men. At The Battle of Horseshoe Bend, his actions turned the tide when he swam the Tallapoosa River, retrieving Creek canoes and ferrying the Cherokees to the rear of the Creeks. He is also credited with saving Andrew Jackson's life during this battle.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 35° 19.204′ N, 83° 48.512′ W. Marker is in Robbinsville, North Carolina, in Graham County. Marker can be reached from Junaluska Road north of Morphew Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 149 Junaluska Rd, Robbinsville NC 28771, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1819 Treaty with the United States (here, next to this marker); Junaluska's Meeting With Tecumseh at Soco Gap (here, next to this marker); Junaluska and the Trail of Tears (here, next to this marker); Cherokee Chief Junaluska DAR Monument (here, next to this marker); Junaluska's Names (a few steps from this marker); Junaluska's Distingusihed Service (a few steps from this marker);

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Junaluska (a few steps from this marker); Junaluska's Birth Site (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Robbinsville.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 26, 2022

2. Junaluska and The Battle of Horseshoe Bend Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.