Fort Sinquefield

USA / Alabama / Grove Hill /
 battlefield, place with historical importance, fortification, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, historic ruins
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Site of a historic stockade site listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Built: 1813
Material: wood
Area: about 2 acres
Date added to NRHP: 12/31/1974
Notes: Site of a fortification built to defend Alabama settlers against attacks by the Creek Indian tribe. The feared attack occurred on September 3rd, 1813. The settlers' death toll was only one individual, while the Creeks suffered 11 casualties.
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Coordinates:   31°39'26"N   87°43'39"W
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