Fort Payne’s Fort
The fort, consisting of a log house and large stockade, was built in 1838 by order of General Winfield Scott, commander of military forces responsible for the removal of Cherokee Indians.
Soldiers occupying the fort were commanded by Captain John C. Payne, for whom the fort was named.
Indians in the DeKalb County area who refused to move westward voluntarily were gathered and held in the stockade pending their forceful removal to the Indian territory.
Chimney still standing on site of fort near the railroad at 4th Street S. E.
Marker is on Gault Avenue North (U.S. 11) east of 4th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
