Near Cusseta in Chattahoochee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Battle of Hitchity

Photographed by David Seibert, October 30, 2010

1. Battle of Hitchity Marker

Inscription. In February, 1836, after rumors of unrest among the Creek Indians and a report of 500 having crossed the Chattahoochee River at Bryants Ferry, 22 members of the Georgia Militia under Col. John H. Watson were sent out from Columbus to investigate the rumor. At the mouth of Upatoi Creek they found 40 armed Indians returning to the ferry. The Indians took cover immediately and commenced firing. After some firing on both sides two of the white men were killed and two wounded. The Militia left the field, returning to Columbus, and the Indians continued to their homes in Alabama. This fight became known as the Battle of Hitchity.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 026-3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1836.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 32° 16.133′ N, 84° 47.167′ W. Marker was near Cusseta, Georgia, in Chattahoochee County. It was at the intersection of Martha Berry Highway (U.S. 27) and River Bend Road, on the right when traveling south on Martha Berry Highway. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Cusseta GA 31805, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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Regionally, this marker was in the Piedmont

and in Greater Columbus.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Cusseta School (approx. 2.6 miles away); Confederate Veterans (approx. 2.6 miles away); VFW Post 5000 (approx. 2.6 miles away); Kasihta (Cusseta) (approx. 2.6 miles away); Chattahoochee County (approx. 2.6 miles away); Chattahoochee County Jail (approx. 2.7 miles away); Louvale Church Row (approx. 6.7 miles away); Antioch Institute (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cusseta.

Also see . . . Georgia Historical Society. Find out how you can help restore and replace this missing historical marker. (Submitted on March 4, 2013, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)

Photographed by David Seibert, May 16, 2012

2. Battle of Hitchity Marker

Marker is missing.

Photographed by David Seibert, October 30, 2010

3. Battle of Hitchity Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, October 30, 2010

4. Battle of Hitchity Marker

Looking north on US 27, toward Cusseta and Columbus

Photographed by David Seibert, October 30, 2010

5. Battle of Hitchity Marker

Looking south on US 27 toward Lumpkin

Photographed by David Seibert, October 30, 2010

6. Battle of Hitchity Marker

Looking west on River Bend Road toward the Chattahoochee River and the site of the battle.

Photographed by David Seibert, May 16, 2012

7. Battle of Hitchity Marker

Looking north on US Highway 27 (right), with River Bend Road in the foreground. The view is identical to Picture 3.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,458 times since then and 73 times this year. Last updated on May 18, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on November 20, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on May 18, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 20, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 7. submitted on May 18, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.