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

Inscription. 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.

Erected by City of Montgomery.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • War, French and Indian • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1540.

Location. 32° 22.856′ N, 86° 18.881′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Alabama’s Tri-Counties River Region.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Black Belt.

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 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 walking distance of this marker: Alabama River: The Grand Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Transportation and Commerce (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Train Shed 1897 (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery (within shouting distance of this marker); Return from the Argonne (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rainbow Soldier (about 300 feet away); The Domestic Slave Trade / Slave Transportation to Montgomery (about 500 feet away); Struggle For Colonial Empire (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 26, 2023

2. Europeans Along the Alabama River Marker

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 370 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.