Fort Decatur (Alabama)
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This article is about the fort in Alabama. For the War of 1812 fort in New York, see Fort Decatur.
Fort Decatur was an earthen fort established in March 1814 on the banks of the Tallapoosa River as part of the Creek War and the larger War of 1812. The fort was located on the east bank of the Tallapoosa River, near the modern community of Milstead.[1] Fort Decatur was also located near the Creek town of Tukabatchee. It was most likely named for Stephen Decatur.[2]
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Fort Decatur | |
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Milstead, Alabama in United States | |
Coordinates | 32°26′49.9″N 85°53′05.0″W |
Type | Earthen fort |
Site information | |
Owner | Auburn University |
Controlled by | Auburn University |
Open to the public | No |
Site history | |
Built | March 1814 |
Built by | United States Army |
In use | 1814 |
Battles/wars | Creek War |
Events | Death of John Sevier |
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