Fort Payne (1)

Fort Payne (1) (1836-1838) - A U.S. Army post established by Captain John C. Payne in 1836 during the Cherokee Removal period in DeKalb County, Alabama. Abandoned in 1838.

Current Status

Only a marker and chimney remain in the Town of Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Alabama.

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Location: Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Alabama. Map point may not be accurate. Maps & Images Lat: 34.43673 Long: -85.72080 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 13

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Payne
• Explore Southern History - Fort Payne

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