Near Oakville in Lawrence County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Cherokee Indian Removal
Erected by Lawrence County Historical Commission Inc.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 34° 26.536′ N, 87° 10.725′ W. Marker is near Oakville, Alabama, in Lawrence County. Located inside Oakville Indian Mound Park near Oakville Indian Mound. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville AL 35619, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Creek Indian Removal (a few steps from this marker); Oakville Indian Mound (a few steps from this marker); Streight's Raid (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cherokee Council House Museum (about 700 feet away); Doublehead (about 700 feet away); Town of Oakville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Indians (approx. ¼ mile away); Copena Burial Mound (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakville.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on the Cherokee. (Submitted on March 6, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
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