Battle of Shepherd’s Plantation
On this site was fought the battle of Shepherd's Plantation between Creek Indians and pioneer settlers aided by volunteer soldiers stationed at Forts Ingersol, Jones and McCreary under Major Henry W. Jernigan and Captain Hamilton Garmany.
On a separate plaque at top:
Date of Battle June 9, 1836
On a separate plaque at bottom:
Stewart County lost 4 killed
Capt. Robert Billups, Jared Irwin,
David Delk, ---- Hunter
Erected through efforts of Roanoke Chapter D.A.R.
Mrs. Wm. A. Fitzgerald, Regent
Marker is on Omaha Road (Route 39) 1 mile north of Canyon Road (Route 39C), on the left when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
