Tallassee in Tallapoosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Tukabahchi

1686-1836

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 12, 2013

1. Tukabahchi Marker

Inscription. This stone placed at the
Great Council Tree
marks the site of
Tukabahchi
1686-1836
Capital of the Upper Creek Indian Nation. Here were born Efau Haujo, Great Medal Chief, and Opothleyaholo, Creek leaders. Big Warrior resided nearby. Here came Tecumseh in 1811 to arouse the natives against the white settlers and was successfully opposed by Col. Benjamin Hawkins, principal agent for Indian Affairs south of the Ohio River. Here in 1823 Lee Compere established a Baptist mission school.

Erected 1929 by Alabama Anthropological Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.

Location. 32° 31.993′ N, 85° 53.048′ W. Marker is in Tallassee, Alabama, in Tallapoosa County. Marker is at the intersection of Freeman Avenue and Lower Tuskegee Road (County Route 51), on the right when traveling south on Freeman Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Freeman Ave, Tallassee AL 36078, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tallassee Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Tallassee (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tallassee Armory

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Brigadier General Birkett Davenport Fry, CSA / Tallassee Confederate Officers Quarters (approx. 0.6 miles away); The First United Methodist Church of Tallassee (approx. 0.9 miles away); Tukabatchee / Tokvpvcce (approx. 3.9 miles away); Franklin's Educational Legacy (approx. 6½ miles away); Site of Thaddeus Post Office (approx. 6.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tallassee.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 12, 2013

2. Tukabahchi Marker

Tukabahchi Marker area with City Hall in background. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 26, 2014

3. Tukabahchi Marker area with City Hall in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2013, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,871 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2013, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3. submitted on December 26, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.