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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W8N_confederate-monument-a-war-memorial_Fort-Payne-AL.html
(front) To the Confederate Soldiers. Some of whom sacrificed all, and all of whom sacrificed much. (left side) On fame's eternal camping ground their silent tents are spread, and glory guards with solemn round the bivouac of the dead. (…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W5N_fort-payne-cabin-historic-site-historical_Fort-Payne-AL.html
In 1837 Federal Troops arrived in this area to select a fort location for the collection, holding and removal of the Cherokee. Part of a much larger compound, this site contained a cabin seized by the troops for use as part of the fort. Today a st…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VYU_main-street-historic-district-historical_Fort-Payne-AL.html
The Fort Payne Main Street Historic District developed between 1889 and the 1940s, because of the city's rapid growth during the hosiery mill industry boom. The increased population needed new commercial and governmental buildings, which were cons…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOPH_site-of-the-willstown-mission_Fort-Payne-AL.html
Also resting place ofSupt Ard Hoyt1770-1828Missionary to theCherokee IndiansHere and at Brainerd1818-1828
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOK0_cherokee-indian-removal_Fort-Payne-AL.html
Under the provisions of the Cherokee Removal Act of 1830, a log stockade was built, "Two hundred yards Northeast of Big Spring." The spring supplied abundant water for the Cherokees, the soldiers and livestock. Fort Payne was used as both an inter…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMINN_wills-town-mission_Fort-Payne-AL.html
The mission was established in 1823 by the American Board of Missions to further education and Christianity among the Cherokee Indians. Mission operated until the Indian removal in 1838. Grave site of Reverend Ard Hoyt, first superintendent, ma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMINM_sequoyah_Fort-Payne-AL.html
Born in Tennessee, Sequoyah moved to Wills Town (DeKalb County, Alabama) area of the Cherokee Nation in 1818. Here, in 1821, he invented an 86 symbol alphabet providing the Cherokees with the only written Indian language in the United States. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMINJ_fort-paynes-fort_Fort-Payne-AL.html
The fort, consisting of a log house and large stockade, was built in 1838 by order of General Winfield Scott, commander of military forces responsible for the removal of Cherokee Indians. Soldiers occupying the fort were commanded by Captain Jo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMINH_fort-payne-opera-house_Fort-Payne-AL.html
Opened Sept. 1890. Built during local boom period. Converted into theatre during era of silent movies. Closed as a theatre in October, 1935. Purchased by Landmarks of DeKalb County, Inc. 169. Renovated, restored and reopened to public in 1970. The…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMING_boom-town-historic-district_Fort-Payne-AL.html
Around 1889-1891 Fort Payne experienced a great industrial boom due to promotion by New England investors who speculated greatly on the area's mineral deposits. During this period several highly ornate commercial and civic buildings, along with th…
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