Menawa, War Chief - Alexander City, AL
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member hoteltwo
N 32° 51.431 W 085° 57.596
16S E 597316 N 3635933
Marker located near the entrance to Wind Creek State Park, describes the Indian warrior Menawa.
Waymark Code: WMHXH1
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 08/23/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Thorny1
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Indian farmer - merchant chose to resist whites' advance on Indians' lands. In Creek War he led Creeks at Battle of Horseshoe Bend. His warriors were beaten by Jackson's superior force but Menawa escaped.
Marker Name: Menawa, War Chief About 1766 - 1837

Marker Type: Rural Roadside

Addtional Information::
Appears this marker is missing! Erected by the Alabama Historical Commision. More information about Menawa: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menawa

Date Dedicated / Placed: 1973

Marker Number: Not Listed
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