Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Europeans Along the Alabama River
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 26, 2023
1. Europeans Along the Alabama River Marker
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Europeans Along the Alabama River. . 1540 expedition of Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto was first to penetrate Alabama interior. After advancing down Coosa Valley these adventurers camped nearby at Towasa (TO THE WEST) and then followed river on its southern course. In 1702. French established Mobile and began ascent of river. The next year, a trading party died at hands of Alibamu tribe near this site. By 1714 Natives and French had agreed to building of Fort Toulouse upstream at River's origin. It became a major trading post and defensive position against advancing English. At conclusion of French-Indian War, France lost this region to England.
1540 expedition of Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto was first to penetrate Alabama interior. After advancing down Coosa Valley these adventurers camped nearby at Towasa (TO THE WEST) and then followed river on its southern course. In 1702. French established Mobile and began ascent of river. The next year, a trading party died at hands of Alibamu tribe near this site. By 1714 Natives and French had agreed to building of Fort Toulouse upstream at River's origin. It became a major trading post and defensive position against advancing English. At conclusion of French-Indian War, France lost this region to England.
Location. 32° 22.856′ N, 86° 18.881′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker can be reached from Water Street. Located on the Riverwalk behind Union Station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montgomery AL 36104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.