Fort Mitchell in Russell County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Fort Mitchell Military Cemetery

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 16, 2024

1. Fort Mitchell Military Cemetery Marker (repainted)

Inscription. This military graveyard was established soon after Fort Mitchell was built by General John Floyd of the Georgia Militia. Located just south of the stockade, the cemetery was used between 1813 and 1840 during the fort's occupation by Georgia and United States soldiers. The first burial was that of John Ward, an interpreter on the staff of General Floyd. Ward died of pneumonia in November 1813. A line of approximately 25 soldiers' graves is located adjacent to the site of the fort's dispensary. A burial ground for area residents is situated on higher grounds just to the south. The Yuchi leader, Timpoochee Barnard, is said to be interred nearby.

Erected 1986 by The Historic Chattahoochee Commission / Fort Mitchell Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Forts and Castles • Military • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1813.

Location. 32° 20.772′ N, 85° 1.134′ W. Marker is in Fort Mitchell, Alabama, in Russell County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 165. This marker is located on the grounds of the Fort Mitchell Historic Landmark Park, about half-mile from the main entrance on the road to the site of

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the fort on the right passed the Cantey Cemetery. 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. John Crowell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Asbury School and Mission (about 300 feet away); James Cantey (about 300 feet away); Lafayette's Tour (about 500 feet away); Fort Mitchell (about 500 feet away); United States Indian Trading Post (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Mitchell (about 500 feet away); Archaeology And Our Understanding of the Creek People (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Mitchell.

Also see . . . Fort Mitchell in the Encyclopedia of Alabama. (Submitted on January 1, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)