Fort Mitchell - Russell County, AL
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Thorny1
N 32° 20.745 W 085° 01.421
16S E 685985 N 3580477
Built by the Georgia Militia in 1813.
Waymark Code: WM48Z5
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 07/23/2008
Views: 51
Fort Mitchell
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Built during Creek War 1813 by Georgia Militia on main Indian trade route to Tombigbee River. U.S. troops stationed here until 1837. 1836 Lower Creeks corralled here for forced removal to the West.
Marker Name: Fort Mitchell
Marker Type: Rural Roadside
Addtional Information::
Located on Highway 165 south of Phenix City, AL.
Date Dedicated / Placed: 1954
Marker Number: Not listed
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