Near Gadsden in Etowah County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Turkey Town Monument

Chief Turkey-Turkey Town Valley Expedition-May We Never Forget

Photographed By David Tibbs, March 27, 2008

1. Turkey Town Monument

Inscription. The surrounding area and this well was part of Turkey’s Town, once a capital of the proud Cherokee Nation. Chief Turkey was the principal chief during the late 1700’s.

On October 25, 1864, the Turkey Town Valley Expedition of the XV Corps Union Army led by Major General Peter J. Osterhaus was stopped by the Confederate Calvary led by Joseph Wheeler at this site. Total casualties: US 287 CS 92.

May we never forget the men and women of Turkey Town Valley who labored and fought to preserve their southern heritage and freedom. This stone is then dedicated in their honor. Erected by Turkey Town Valley Camp 1512 Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Erected by Turkey Town Valley Camp 1512 Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1969.

Location. 34° 3.969′ N, 85° 55.722′ W. Marker is near Gadsden, Alabama, in Etowah County. Marker is on U.S. 411, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gadsden AL 35901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies. Lynching in America / The Lynching of Bunk Richardson (approx. 5½ miles away); John H. Wisdom (approx. 5.6 miles away); Emma Sansom Monument (approx. 5.6 miles away); The Legend Of Noccalula (approx. 5.6 miles away); Gadsden, Alabama (approx. 5.6 miles away); Paul Harvey Loyalty Day (approx. 5.6 miles away); Gadsden Times-News Building (approx. 5.7 miles away); The North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gadsden.

Turkey Town Monument Marker - Chief Turkey image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Tibbs, March 27, 2008

2. Turkey Town Monument Marker - Chief Turkey

Turkey Town Monument Marker - Turkey Town Valley Expedition image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Tibbs, March 27, 2008

3. Turkey Town Monument Marker - Turkey Town Valley Expedition

Turkey Town Monument Marker - SCV Never Forget image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Tibbs, March 27, 2008

4. Turkey Town Monument Marker - SCV Never Forget

Turkey Town Well and Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Tibbs, March 27, 2008

5. Turkey Town Well and Monument

Turkey Town Well image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Tibbs, March 27, 2008

6. Turkey Town Well

Turkey Town Confederate Memorials image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Tibbs, March 27, 2008

7. Turkey Town Confederate Memorials

These are the memorials for the Confederate soldiers located behind the monument.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. This page has been viewed 5,695 times since then and 89 times this year. Last updated on May 26, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 10, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.