Fayetteville in Lincoln County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Camp Blount

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, June 12, 2010

1. Camp Blount Marker

Inscription. In September 1813 the Army of West Tennessee assembled at Camp Blount on the Elk River just north and east of these oaks. On October 7th, Major General Andrew Jackson arrived in Fayetteville to take command of the army which, included Sam Houston and David Crockett. "Old Hickory's" army marched south to Alabama and defeated the Creek Indians at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend which prevented the Creeks from aiding the British in the War of 1812.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3G 41.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1813.

Location. 35° 8.167′ N, 86° 34′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Tennessee, in Lincoln County. Marker is on Huntsville Highway (U.S. 231/431) half a mile south of Wilson Parkway/Thornton Taylor Parkway (Bypass U.S. 64), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in front of the Wal-Mart Supercenter. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1391 Huntsville Hwy, Fayetteville TN 37334, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Camp Blount Historic Site (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Wars of the Old Southwest (approx. 0.3 miles away); President Andrew Jackson (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Creek War (approx. 0.3 miles away); Preserving Camp Blount (approx. 0.3 miles away); The War of 1812 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Camp Blount & the "Tennessee Volunteers" (approx. 0.3 miles away); Andrew Jackson (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, June 12, 2010

2. Camp Blount Marker

Looking South along US 231/431 (Huntsville Highway).

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, June 12, 2010

3. Camp Blount Marker

Looking North along US 231/431 (Huntsville Highway).

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,160 times since then and 66 times this year. Last updated on October 27, 2020, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.