Fort Mitchell in Russell County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Fort Mitchell

Built 1813 By General John Floyd

Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 16, 2024

1. Fort Mitchell Marker

Inscription. Originally a major path Creek Indians and indigenous tribes who preceded them, the Federal Road became a postal route as a result of a treaty between the Creeks and the United States government in 1805. The widening of the Federal Road occurred with a second treaty in 1810. This change increased opportunities for settlers to move West but it also caused problems. The Upper Creek tribes were particularly troubled with this intrusion on their land and culture. They reacted violently, their actions leading to the Creek Indian War of 1813-14. In turn, this war became part of the larger War of 1812. Fort Mitchell was built in 1813 under direction of Georgia Militia Gen John Floyd to extend the supply line on the Federal Road from Ft. Hawkins (Macon) to west of the Chattahoochee River. During the early stages of this conflict, Andrew Jackson and Tennessee militia initiated attacks from the north against the Upper Creeks. John Floyd and Georgia militia were charged with similar actions from east against these same Red Stick warriors. Both Jackson and Floyd were assisted in these battles by the Lower Creeks, who lived near this location. During these conflicts, Gen Floyd used this Federal Road to move his troops and supplies. He also built Ft Mitchell at this site to serve as a major base of operations during military campaigns further west at Autosse and Caleebee Creek.

Erected 2023 by State Of Alabama and State of Georgia Societies United States Daughters Of 1812.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.

Location. 32° 20.77′ N, 85° 1.376′ W. Marker is in Fort Mitchell, Alabama, in Russell County. It can be reached from Old Federal Road

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east of Alabama Route 165, on the left when traveling east. Located across road from vistors center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 561 AL-165, Fort Mitchell AL 36856, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Columbus.

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: Crowell-Whitaker 1840 Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Mitchell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Creek Trail of Tears (about 600 feet away); Removal of the Creeks (about 600 feet away); The Creeks Today (about 600 feet away); Creek Towns (about 800 feet away); Cultural Exchange and Cooperation (approx. 0.2

Fort Mitchell Marker (map on reverse) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 16, 2024

2. Fort Mitchell Marker (map on reverse)

miles away); Address by President Lincoln (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Mitchell.

Regarding Fort Mitchell. The Fort Mitchell Historic Site is open on Fridays from 11am to 4pm Eastern Time, Saturdays from 10am to 4pm Eastern Time, and Sundays from 12pm to 4pm Eastern Time.
The admission fee for entering the Fort Mitchell historic site is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors or military & $4 for students. Children under 5 are admitted free.

Also see . . . Encylopedia of Alabama article on Fort Mitchell. (Submitted on February 16, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Fort Mitchell Marker wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 16, 2024

3. Fort Mitchell Marker wide view

View of Visitors Center in background from marker reverse. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 16, 2024

4. View of Visitors Center in background from marker reverse.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 612 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 16, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.