Near Shorterville in Henry County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

“Irwin Empire”

By Mark Hilton, February 16, 2014

1. Irwin Empire Marker

Inscription. Site of the 1831 Irwin homeplace where over 50,000 acres of land was owned by Major General William Irwin (1794-1850). He was an Indian fighter, farmer, politician, statesman and considered one of the nation’s richest and most influential men. A portion of his land was awarded for services rendered during the Indian wars. Irwinton (Eufaula) was his namesake. He was a major force in the disposition of the last Indian lands. He drowned in the Chattahoochee River and was buried near his homesite.

Erected 1979 by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Henry County Historical Society.

Location. 31° 34.874′ N, 85° 5.595′ W. Marker is near Shorterville, Alabama, in Henry County. Marker is on Alabama Route 10 0.4 miles north of County Road 91, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8916 Alabama 10, Shorterville AL 36373, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Franklin - First Beachhead into East Alabama (approx. 2½ miles away); Chattahoochee River Crossing (approx. 2.6 miles away); Fort Gaines (approx. 2.8 miles away in Georgia); The 1836 Fort

Irwin Empire Marker Location image. Click for full size.

By Mark Hilton, February 16, 2014

2. Irwin Empire Marker Location

(approx. 2.8 miles away in Georgia); The Old Lattice Bridge (approx. 2.9 miles away in Georgia); In the Confederacy (approx. 2.9 miles away in Georgia); Old Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 2.9 miles away in Georgia); Site of Fort Gaines Female College (approx. 2.9 miles away in Georgia). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shorterville.

Also see . . . Timeline of Major General William Irwin. (Submitted on February 17, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Categories. • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian •

Nearby William Irwin Gravesite image. Click for full size.

By Mark Hilton, February 16, 2014

3. Nearby William Irwin Gravesite

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on February 17, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 501 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 17, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.