Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Encanchata
Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 19, 2014
1. Encanchata Marker
Here at the Indian village of Encanchata, future site of Montgomery, Col. John Tate, last British agent to the Muscogee Nation, recruited and drilled Creek warriors in 1780 to relieve Tories in Augusta, Ga. being besieged by American patriots.Erected by the Gen. Richard Montgomery Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.
Location. 32° 22.859′ N, 86° 18.774′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Water Street and Commerce Street, on the right when traveling east on Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Water Street, Montgomery AL 36104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Domestic Slave Trade / Slave Transportation to Montgomery (within shouting distance of this marker); Struggle For Colonial Empire (within shouting distance of this marker); Rainbow Soldier (within shouting
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Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 19, 2014
2. Encanchata Marker Area
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,027 times since then and 126 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
