Fort Mitchell in Russell County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Fort Mitchell
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 30, 2018
1. Fort Mitchell Marker, recently restored
Built during Creek War 1813 by Georgia Militia on main Indian trade route to Tombigbee River
U.S. Troops stationed here until 1837
1836 Lower Creeks corralled here for forced removal to the West
Erected 1954 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War of 1812 • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.
Location. 32° 20.778′ N, 85° 1.038′ W. Marker is in Fort Mitchell, Alabama, in Russell County. It can be reached from U.S. 165. Marker is located on the grounds of the Fort Mitchell Historic Landmark Park, about half-mile from the main entrance next to the fort. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 561 Highway 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: A different marker also named Fort Mitchell (here, next to this marker); United States Indian Trading Post (here, next to this marker); Lafayette's Tour (a few steps from this marker); Fort Mitchell Military Cemetery
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Also see . . . Fort Mitchell in the Encyclopedia of Alabama. (Submitted on December 31, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)
Photographed by Tim Carr, December 28, 2009
2. Fort Mitchell Marker
Photographed by Tim Carr, December 28, 2009
3. Replica of Fort Mitchell on the site of the orginal fort.
Historical Marker stands next to the entrance to the fort on the left.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 30, 2018
4. Fort Mitchell Marker
Photographed by Tim Carr, December 28, 2009
5. Inside view of Fort Mitchell
Photographed by Tim Carr
6. Inside view of Fort Mitchell
Photographed by Tim Carr, December 28, 2009
7. One of two blockhouses at Fort Mitchell
Photographed by Tim Carr, December 28, 2009
8. Sleeping Quarters inside the blockhouse
Photographed by Tim Carr, December 28, 2009
9. National Historic Landmark
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 3,434 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 10, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on December 31, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 4. submitted on July 10, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on December 31, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
