Kimbell - James Massacre

?½ mile—

Sept. 1, 1813

Creek Indian War. 1813-14

Part of War of 1812. British used Pensacola as base to arm, incite Indians against U.S..

Prophet Francis led Indians in this raid on Kimbell home. They Killed and scalped 12 of 14 (two survivors left for dead); pillaged house, Killed livestock.

Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 84 and County Road 22, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 84.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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