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

Lafayette's Tour

Mapping the Farewell Tour™

— The Lafayette Trail —

Lafayette's Tour Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 16, 2024

1. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Inscription. On March 31, 1825, Creek Indians welcomed Lafayette by Chattahoochee River near this settlement as he traveled Federal Rd.

Erected 2023 by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 31, 1825.

Location. 32° 20.773′ N, 85° 1.04′ W. Marker is in Fort Mitchell, Alabama, in Russell County. Marker can be reached from Old Federal Road, 0.6 miles east of Alabama Route 165, on the left when traveling east. Located near stockade fence and blockhouse at Fort Mitchell Historic Site. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Mitchell (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Mitchell (a few steps from this marker); United States Indian Trading Post (a few steps from this marker); Fort Mitchell Military Cemetery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Crowell (about 600 feet

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away); Asbury School and Mission (about 600 feet away); James Cantey (about 600 feet away); Archaeology And Our Understanding of the Creek People (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Mitchell.

Also see . . . William G. Pomeroy Foundation website article about this marker. (Submitted on February 16, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Additional commentary.
1. Marker Erected in 2023.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, this marker was not dedicated in 2020 but later in 2023.

— Submitted February 16, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.

Lafayette's Tour Marker at Fort Mitchell stockade. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 16, 2024

2. Lafayette's Tour Marker at Fort Mitchell stockade.

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 58 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.