Fort Payne's Fort
N 34° 26.615 W 085° 43.200
16S E 617590 N 3812084
Fort Payne was the starting point for one of the Trail of Tears.
Waymark Code: WM1PMC
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2007
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Fort Payne's Fort
The fort, consisting of a log house and large stockade, was built in 1838 by order of General Winfield Scott, commander of military forces responsible for the removal of Cherokee Indians.
Soldiers occupying the fort were commanded by Captain John C. Payne, for whom the fort was named.
Indians in the DeKalb County area who refused to move westwards voluntarily were gathered and held in the stockade pending their forceful removal to the Indian territory.
Chimney still standing on site of fort near the railroad at 4th Street S.E.
Marker Name: Fort Payne's Fort
Marker Type: Urban
Addtional Information::
The chimney mentioned on this plaque still stands, but is on private property.
Date Dedicated / Placed: 1983
Marker Number: Not listed
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