Battle Of Horseshoe Bend
One hundredth anniversary
This tablet is placed by
Tallapoosa County
in commemoration of the
one hundredth anniversary
of the
Battle Of Horseshoe Bend,
fought within its limits
on March 27, 1814.
There the Creek Indians, led by
Menawa and other chiefs, were
defeated by the American and
allied indian forces under
Gen. Andrew Jackson.
This battle broke the power
of the fierce Muscogee, brought
peace to the Southern frontier,
and made possible the speedy
opening up of a large part of the
State of Alabama to civilization.
Dadeville, Alabama
March 27, 1914.
Marker is at the intersection of North Broadnax Street and West Cusseta Street, on the right when traveling south on North Broadnax Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
