Since the 1700s, Bainbridge has been home to Creek, Seminole, and American citizens. Historical events such as wars, treaties, and forced removal have shaped the movement of people to and from Bainbridge. 1700s-1814 Decatur County . . . — — Map (db m258190) HM
The site that Chason Park sits on has played a significant role in the history of the southern United States. Some of the historic places in and around Bainbridge still exist and can be visited today. 1540 De Soto Trail Hernando de Soto and . . . — — Map (db m258199) HM
Chason Park sits on the site of historic Fort Hughes, where the Battle of Fowltown was fought in 1817, marking the beginning of the Seminole War. Archaeological and historical research on the fort continues to uncover details about how the site was . . . — — Map (db m258233) HM
This log wall was placed by the City of Bainbridge to mark the nearby corner of Fort Hughes. Built Nov. 23-27, 1817, by soldiers of the 4th and 7th Regiments, U.S. Infantry. Named for Pvt. Aaron Hughes, a regimental musician, killed in the Battle . . . — — Map (db m258187) HM
