Fort Mitchell, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fort Mitchell
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 Fort Mitchell, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Russell |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36856
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 118523 |
Fort Mitchell is a small community in Russell County, Alabama, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government. This area grew up around a fort. The fort was built to protect the area during the Creek War (1813–1814).
Fort Mitchell is about 10 miles south of Phenix City, Alabama and Columbus, Georgia. Fort Moore is located across the Chattahoochee River from Fort Mitchell.
The community is also home to the Fort Mitchell National Cemetery. This special cemetery was created in 1987. It is a burial place for all United States military veterans.
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Important Places in Fort Mitchell
Fort Mitchell has a few important places that tell its story. These sites are important for understanding the area's history.
Fort Mitchell National Cemetery
The Fort Mitchell National Cemetery is a place where military veterans are buried. It was created in 1987. It honors people who served in the United States armed forces.
Fort Mitchell Historic Site
The Fort Mitchell Historic Site helps visitors learn about the past. It shows what life was like when the fort was active. It also teaches about the people who lived there.
History of Fort Mitchell
The area around Fort Mitchell has a long history. It was important for trade and defense many years ago.
Early Trade and the Fur Factory
From 1795 to 1807, a major United States fur trade factory was located here. This factory was a place where Native Americans and traders exchanged goods. They traded things like animal furs for supplies. Later, the factory moved a few miles south to Hiawassee.
Famous People from Fort Mitchell
Several notable people have connections to Fort Mitchell. They played important roles in history.
James Cantey
James Cantey was a military leader. He served as a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Samuel Checote
Samuel Checote was a leader of the Muskogee Creek tribe. After the American Civil War, he became the first principal chief of his tribe. At that time, the tribe was located in Indian Territory.
John Crowell
John Crowell was a politician. He was the first person to represent Alabama in the United States House of Representatives. President Monroe also appointed him as the United States agent to the Creek Indians. This meant he worked with the Creek people on behalf of the U.S. government.
Images for kids
Below are photographs taken in Fort Mitchell. They are part of the Historic American Buildings Survey.
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Crowell-Cantey-Alexander House
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Old slave house, beside Crowell-Cantey-Alexander House
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Wood shed, behind Crowell-Cantey-Alexander House
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Monument to Col. John Crowell Sr., at Crowell-Cantey-Alexander House
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Old post office
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Old Irish gardener house
