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

Inscription.
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 • Native Americans • 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. Marker 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.

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 (about

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500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Crowell (about 600 feet 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 . . . Fort Mitchell in the Encyclopedia of Alabama. (Submitted on December 31, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)

Fort Mitchell Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Carr, December 28, 2009

2. Fort Mitchell Marker

Replica of Fort Mitchell on the site of the orginal fort. image. Click for full size.

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

Inside view of Fort Mitchell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Carr, December 28, 2009

5. Inside view of Fort Mitchell

Photographed By Tim Carr

6. Inside view of Fort Mitchell

One of two blockhouses at Fort Mitchell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Carr, December 28, 2009

7. One of two blockhouses at Fort Mitchell

Sleeping Quarters inside the blockhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Carr, December 28, 2009

8. Sleeping Quarters inside the blockhouse

Fort Mitchell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Carr, December 28, 2009

9. Fort Mitchell

Has Been Designated A National Historic Landmark This site possesses National significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 1990 National Park Service United States Department of the Interior

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,954 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 10, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2, 3. submitted on December 31, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 4. submitted on July 10, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 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.