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Fort Mitchell Historic Site
32.3519° N, -85.0217° E
About
Fort Mitchell Historic Site is a park and an archaeological site in Fort Mitchell, Alabama, that was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1990. The park features a reconstruction of the 1813 stockade fort that was an important United States military post in the Creek War, a museum with exhibits about the fort's history, and a collection of historic carriages, a restored 19th-century log home, and a visitor center. The Chattahoochee Indian Heritage Center has a ceremonial flame memorial to the Creek nation. Interpretive panels recount the history of the Creek War of 1836 and the subsequent forced removal of the Creek peoples along the Trail of Tears. The memorial is located adjacent to Fort Mitchell Historic Site. The site also features historic burial grounds.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Fort construction
1813
Creek land cession
1814
Indian Factory moved
1817
Post office operation
1818-1820
John Crowell appointment
1821
Fort rebuilt and garrisoned
1825
Indian Removal and relocation
late 1830s
Second Creek War
1836
Professional archaeological excavations
1971
National cemetery established
1987
National Historic Landmark designation
1990
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Storage Structures
Defensive Structures
Military Installations
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Frequently Asked Questions
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