Phenix City in Russell County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Six Indians Hanged
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 5, 2013
1. Six Indians Hanged Marker
Inscription.
Six Indians Hanged. . In November 1836, six Creek and Yuchi Indians were hanged near this spot for their role in a last desperate uprising against the frontier whites of Georgia and Alabama. Following decades of provocation from whites anxious to gain control of their lands, a small band of Indians attacked and burned the little hamlet of Roanoke in Stewart County, Georgia, killing many of its inhabitants. They also killed several whites in a raid on a stagecoach a few miles south of here, near the bridge over Yuchi Creek. Eyewitnesses said the Indians died bravely.
In November 1836, six Creek and Yuchi Indians were hanged near this spot for their role in a last desperate uprising against the frontier whites of Georgia and Alabama. Following decades of provocation from whites anxious to gain control of their lands, a small band of Indians attacked and burned the little hamlet of Roanoke in Stewart County, Georgia, killing many of its inhabitants. They also killed several whites in a raid on a stagecoach a few miles south of here, near the bridge over Yuchi Creek. Eyewitnesses said the Indians died bravely.
Erected 2004 by The Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Phenix City – Russell County Chamber of Commerce.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1836.
Location. 32° 27.893′ N, 84° 59.943′ W. Marker is in Phenix City, Alabama, in Russell County. Marker can be reached from Dillingham Street, 0.1 miles north of Brickyard Road, on the left when traveling east. Located along the Riverwalk at the southern side of a pedestrian bridge, behind the Russell County Courthouse, and to the north of the outdoor amphitheater. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Broad Street, Phenix City AL 36867, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 25, 2017
3. Six Indians Hanged Marker
The view to the east is of Columbus, Georgia.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2013, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,600 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2013, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3. submitted on February 9, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
