Fort Claiborne
Creek Indian War 1813-1814
Built by Gen. Ferdinand L. Claiborne as a base for his invasion of the Alabama country with U.S. Regulars, Lower Tombigbee Militia, and friendly Choctaws. Claiborne’s campaign culminated in the American victory over the Creeks at the Holy Ground.
Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 84 and Grain Elevator Road and Lena Landegger Highway, on the left when traveling west on U.S. 84.
Courtesy hmdb.org
