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Fort Mitchell National Cemetery

Memorials	:	13
Location	:	Fort Mitchell, Russell County, USA
Phone	:	(334) 855-4731
Coordinate	:	32.3523865, -85.0207596
Description	:	FAX: 334-855-4740 Fort Mitchell is located south of Phenix City in Alabama, adjacent to the state-owned and operated Fort Mitchell Park. The Georgia Militia originally constructed Fort Mitchell in order to sustain a military presence in the area during the Creek War of 1813 to 1814. Shortly after the fort’s completion, the Georgia Militia launched an attack against the British at Tuckabatchie and Hothlewali. The militia was ambushed and driven back to Fort Mitchell by a combined force of Creeks and British. Thereafter, until 1825, a small force continued to garrison at the fort. Fort Mitchell became central to the protection of... Read More	FAX: 334-855-4740 Fort Mitchell is located south of Phenix City in Alabama, adjacent to the state-owned and operated Fort Mitchell Park. The Georgia Militia originally constructed Fort Mitchell in order to sustain a military presence in the area during the Creek War of 1813 to 1814. Shortly after the fort’s completion, the Georgia Militia launched an attack against the British at Tuckabatchie and Hothlewali. The militia was ambushed and driven back to Fort Mitchell by a combined force of Creeks and British. Thereafter, until 1825, a small force continued to garrison at the fort. Fort Mitchell became central to the protection of Native Americans as settlers consistently violated the Creek territory as defined under terms of the 1814 Treaty of Fort Jackson. In response to Native American protests, a new fort was constructed and occupied by the 4th U.S. Infantry in summer 1825, and it remained garrisoned almost continually through 1840. The second fort encompassed the first, and while much larger, was similar in design. In spring 1836, under the leadership of Chief Eneah-Mathla, an estimated 1,500 warriors Creek Nation attacked the settlements. General Winfield Scott was ordered to intervene and succeeded in overcoming the attack. By July 1836, an estimated 1,600 Creek people were concentrated at Fort Mitchell in preparation for a forced expulsion West. Approximately 2,000 to 3,000 were eventually marched from Fort Mitchell to Montgomery, “shedding tears and making the most bitter wailings.” This route is known as the Trail of Tears. In late 1980s, the old post cemetery at Fort Mitchell was officially identified as the location for a national cemetery in Federal Region IV, to serve veterans residing in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi. In May 1987, the 280-acre national cemetery opened.

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Fort Mitchell National Cemetery is located at 553 Highway 165 Fort Mitchell, Russell County ,Alabama , 36875USA.
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Latitude: 32.3523865
Longitude: -85.0207596

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Crowell Family Cemetery
Fort Mitchell, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.3483886, -85.0219059

2. Broken Arrow Cemetery
Flournoys, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.3699570, -85.0067139

3. Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery
Fort Mitchell, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.3726950, -85.0374630

4. Stephens Memorial Garden
Phenix City, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.3923670, -85.0292150

5. J. B. Stovall Cemetery
Nuckols, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.3123660, -85.0622950

6. Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Phenix City, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.3908005, -85.0646973

7. Pleasant Grove AME Church Cemetery
Nuckols, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.3123890, -85.0629760

8. Uchee Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
Phenix City, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.3859070, -85.0719260

9. Bethel AME Church Cemetery
Phenix City, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.4074520, -85.0356120

10. Abercrombie Cemetery
Phenix City, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.4103012, -85.0282974

11. Saint John AME Church Cemetery
Fort Mitchell, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.2919580, -85.0074000

12. Providence Baptist Church Cemetery
Lato, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.3272000, -85.1009000

13. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Lato, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.2783400, -85.0028040

14. Oswichee Cemetery
Oswichee, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.2778015, -85.0028000

15. Fort Benning Cemetery #02
Fort Benning, Chattahoochee County, USA
Coordinate: 32.3671303, -84.9197235

16. McCoy Family Cemetery
Oswichee, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.2676400, -85.0459400

17. Edmonds Cemetery
Phenix City, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.4393980, -85.0080870

18. Community Cemetery
Phenix City, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.4395970, -85.0079000

19. Saint Paul Greater Love Ministries
Phenix City, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.4254230, -85.0837820

20. Dudleyville Cemetery
Phenix City, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.4356003, -85.0674973

21. Greater New Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery
Lato, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.3115050, -85.1263190

22. Howard Cemetery
Seale, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.2707640, -85.1004520

23. Girard Cemetery
Girard, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.4600983, -85.0054016

24. Bass Cemetery
Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 32.3403015, -85.1513977

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