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Kimbell - James Massacre - Whatley, Alabama

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Historical marker for massacre in southern Alabama which occurred in the War of 1812.

Text of marker:

Kimbell - James Massacre

Sept. 1, 1813
Creek Indian War, 1813-14

Part of War of 1812.  British used Pensacola as base to arm, incite Indians against U.S.  Prophet Francis led Indians in this raid on Kimple home.  They killed and scalped 12 of 14 (two survivors left for dead); pillaged house, killed livestock.

Marker Name: Kimbell - James Massacre Marker Type: Rural Roadside Addtional Information:: More information available at http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cmamcrk4/crkwr4.html Date Dedicated / Placed: 1954 Marker Number: Not listed

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