Florala in Covington County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Lake Jackson
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 29, 2016
1. Lake Jackson Marker
with an army of 1200 camped here
in May 1818
enroute westward from Fort Gadsden
to subdue marauding Indians
abetted by Spaniards at Pensacola.
Jackson determined to seize Pensacola
and thus altered the course
of history on the continent.
Erected 1966 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Wars, US Indian • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1818.
Location. 31° 0.073′ N, 86° 19.73′ W. Marker is in Florala, Alabama, in Covington County. Marker is on 3rd Street (Alabama Route 55) north of 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located at a lakeside park and boat landing
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Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Downtown Square and Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); W.S. Harlan School (approx. 1.9 miles away).
Regarding Lake Jackson. The lake is named after Andrew Jackson. The marker is located a little more than 3,000 feet north of the Alabama/Florida state line.
Also see . . . The First Seminole War of 1817-1818 (Florida, Georgia and Alabama). From Explore Southern History. (Submitted on October 30, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 29, 2016
2. Marker and Lake Jackson in background.
Public Domain
3. Andrew Jackson painted by Ralph Eleaser Whiteside Earl (circa 1837).
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 29, 2016
4. View north of marker towards main part of Florala, Alabama.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 29, 2016
5. Lake Jackson Marker and static T-38 airplane nearby.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 29, 2016
6. View of Lake Jackson from north end of lake at Florala State Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,116 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 30, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
