Baldwin County

This marker stands along the route of the Old Federal Road and serves as a directional guide to the nearby Fort Mims Historic Site. While the marker itself contains only a brief description, it points visitors toward one of the most significant locations associated with the Creek War of 1813–1814. Located just 500 yards from the fort site, it reminds travelers that they are approaching a place that played an important role in Alabama and American history.

Marker Text

FORT MIMS – 500 YARDS

Here in Creek Indian War 1813-14 took place most brutal massacre in American history.

Indians took fort with heavy loss, then killed all but about 36 of some 550 in the fort.

Creeks had been armed by British at Pensacola in this phase of War of 1812.

Old Federal Road Project

This marker was photographed and documented as part of the Old Federal Road Project, an ongoing effort to visit and document historic sites, communities, and markers connected to the route of the Old Federal Road across South Alabama.

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Location

Fort Mims Historic Site Area

Baldwin County, Alabama

31.17642, -87.8359