Fort Payne in DeKalb County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Fort Payne’s Fort
Photographed By Tim Carr, June 15, 2008
1. Fort Payne’s Fort Marker
The fort, consisting of a log house and large stockade, was built in 1838 by order of General Winfield Scott, commander of military forces responsible for the removal of Cherokee Indians.Soldiers occupying the fort were commanded by Captain John C. Payne, for whom the fort was named.
Indians in the DeKalb County area who refused to move westward voluntarily were gathered and held in the stockade pending their forceful removal to the Indian territory.
Chimney still standing on site of fort near the railroad at 4th Street S. E.
Erected 1983 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 34° 26.615′ N, 85° 43.199′ W. Marker is in Fort Payne, Alabama, in DeKalb County. Marker is on Gault Avenue North (U.S. 11) east of 4th Street, on the right when traveling east
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sequoyah (here, next to this marker); Wills Town Mission (here, next to this marker); Whittler's Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Alabama (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Boom Town Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Payne Opera House (about 400 feet away); Sequoyah | Socks | Song | Scenery (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Payne.
Also see . . . Landmark's Projects The Old Fort Site. (Submitted on February 27, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 25, 2016
2. Fort Payne’s Fort Marker
The Fort Payne’s Fort Marker is located on the left.
Photographed By Tim Carr, June 15, 2008
3. Fort Payne’s Fort Marker by fountain
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,213 times since then and 220 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 27, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 2. submitted on November 27, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3. submitted on February 27, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
