Fort Bibb - Forest Home, AL
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N 31° 50.308 W 086° 52.949
16R E 511119 N 3522537
Replacement marker describing the construction and use of Fort Bibb.
Waymark Code: WMHYPJ
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2013
Views: 5
Inscription:
Named for Alabama Territorial Governor William Wyatt Bibb, Fort Bibb was built in winter 1817-1818 to protect settlers from Creek Indian attacks. It was said to be a stockade enclosing Capt. James Saffold's home at the Flats (Pine Flats). Col. Sam Dale helped strengthen in spring 1818 as he and his militia built Fort Dale 13-14 miles northeast on the Federal Road. These forts were Butler County's first election sites in 1820.
Marker Name: Fort Bibb
Marker Type: Rural Roadside
Addtional Information::
Erected by the Butler County Historical Society.
Date Dedicated / Placed: 2012
Marker Number: Not listed
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