Sylacauga in Talladega County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Sylacauga
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, February 14, 2011
1. Sylacauga Marker
Indians from Ohio.
They joined Creek Confederacy,
fought against U.S. in War of 1812,
were moved west in 1836.
Settled before 1836 by men
who had fought in this area
under Andrew Jackson.
Indian name: Syllacogga or Chalakagay.
Erected 1954 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1748.
Location. 33° 9.387′ N, 86° 15.047′ W. Marker is in Sylacauga, Alabama, in Talladega County. Marker is at the intersection of South Broadway Avenue (State Highway 21) and Goodwater Highway (County Road 511), in the median on South Broadway Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 661 S Broadway Avenue, Sylacauga AL 35150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sylacauga Marble (approx. ¾ mile away); Fort Williams (approx. ¾ mile away); Sylacauga Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named
this page online
Also see . . . Sylacauga, Alabama. City website homepage (Submitted on March 1, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, February 14, 2011
2. Sylacauga Marker
Looking north along AL-21.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,373 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
