Fort Mitchell Historic Site: A Frontier Outpost Reborn
Step back in time at Fort Mitchell Historic Site, exploring the heart of Alabama's frontier history and Creek Nation heritage.
Explore the reconstructed Fort Mitchell, a vital 19th-century military post during the Creek War and a key site in the Creek Nation's tragic Trail of Tears. Discover exhibits, artifacts, and living history demonstrations that bring Alabama's frontier past to life.
A brief summary to Fort Mitchell Historic Site
- 553 AL-165, Fort Mitchell, Alabama, 36856, US
- Visit website
Local tips
- Check the operating hours before visiting, as the site is only open Friday through Sunday [3].
- Allow at least 2-3 hours to fully explore the museum, watch the film, and walk the grounds [3].
- Visit the Chattahoochee Indian Heritage Center to learn more about the Creek Nation's history and culture [3].
Getting There
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Driving
From Phenix City, Alabama, head south on US-431 [6, 10]. Turn right onto AL-165 South and continue for approximately 5 miles [6, 10]. The Fort Mitchell Historic Site will be on your left, adjacent to the Fort Mitchell National Cemetery [6, 10]. Parking is available on-site and is free [10].
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Public Transportation
While there isn't direct public transportation to the Fort Mitchell Historic Site, you can take a bus to a nearby town and then use a taxi or ride-sharing service to reach the site. From Columbus, GA, Groome Transportation operates a bus to Columbus, which is approximately 30 minutes away from Fort Mitchell [13]. From there, a taxi or Uber can be used to cover the final distance to the site [16]. Taxi/ride-share fare will be approximately $30-$40.
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