Fort Armstrong

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Fort Armstrong was a stockade fort built in present-day Cherokee County, Alabama during the Creek War. The fort was built to protect the surrounding area from attacks by Red Stick warriors but was also used as a staging area and supply depot in preparation for further military action against the Red Sticks.

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Location: 34.2, -85.5914, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
2 places

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  • Battle of Ladiga
    1864 battle of the American Civil War
  • Fort Armstrong
    United States historic site
1864-10-28T00:00:00Z
1864-10-28T00:00:00Z
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Map by John Coffee of the Disputed Country Between the State of Georgia and the Cherokee NationMap by John Coffee of the Disputed Country Between the State of Georgia and the Cherokee Nation
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    commonsimageMap by John Coffee of the Disputed Country Between the State of Georgia and the Cherokee Nation Commons