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Tallashatchee Battlefield Park & Lyncoya Monument: A Creek War Memorial

Explore the site of a pivotal Creek War battle and a monument to Lyncoya Jackson at Tallashatchee Battlefield Park in Alexandria, Alabama.

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Commemorating the Battle of Tallushatchee, a pivotal event in the Creek War of 1813, this park features monuments, including one dedicated to Lyncoya Jackson, a Creek Indian child adopted by Andrew Jackson, symbolizing the complex history of Native Americans and early American settlers.

A brief summary to Tallashatchee Battlefield Park & Lyncoya Monument

  • Alexandria, Alabama, 36250, US

Local tips

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking the grounds.
  • Bring water, especially during warmer months.
  • Take time to read the interpretive displays to understand the historical context.
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    Tallashatchee Battlefield Park & Lyncoya Monument is located in a rural area outside of Alexandria, AL. From Alexandria, head south on US-431, then turn onto CR-77. The park will be on your right. There is no public transportation directly to the park, so driving is the most practical option. Parking is available at the park.

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Tallashatchee Battlefield Park & Lyncoya Monument in Alexandria, Alabama, marks the site of the Battle of Tallushatchee, fought on November 3, 1813. This battle was a crucial victory for American forces led by Brigadier General John Coffee under the command of General Andrew Jackson, representing a turning point in the campaign against the Red Stick faction of the Creek Nation during the Creek War, which was part of the broader War of 1812. The battle arose from escalating tensions between American settlers and the Creek Nation, particularly the Red Sticks, who resisted American expansion. The Red Sticks' attack on Fort Mims led to Jackson's campaign to suppress them. Jackson's army constructed Fort Strother as a strategic base, approximately 15 miles from the Creek village of Tallushatchee. He ordered General Coffee to attack the village. The American forces encircled the village and killed as many as eight or ten dead bodies in a single cabin. The battle resulted in the death of 186 Red Stick warriors, including women and children, while the American forces suffered minimal casualties. The park also features the Lyncoya Monument, which commemorates Lyncoya Jackson, a Creek Indian child found on the battlefield and adopted by Andrew Jackson. This monument symbolizes the intertwined histories of Native Americans and early American settlers. The monument tells how Andrew Jackson found Lyncoya as an infant embraced by his dead mother. Jackson took Lyncoya to Fort Strother where he nursed him back to health. Jackson and his wife Rachel adopted, raised, loved, and educated him as their son. Visitors can explore the grounds where the battle took place and reflect on the complex history of the Creek War. The site serves as a reminder of the turbulent era of American frontier expansion and its impact on Native American communities.

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