"Horseshoe Bend - Jackson vs. Creeks" Horseshoe Bend National Military Park by MatthewMetcalfe

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Travel Guide: 13 reviews and 30 photos

Cannon on the promontory. - Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Cannon on the promontory.

Horseshoe Bend is named after a bend in the Tallapoosa River. In 1814 Andrew Jackson fought the Creeks in what would become a major defeat for the Creek Nation. The Creeks had a small village inside the Horseshoe and fortified the area not surrounded by the Tallapoosa.

Unfortunately for the Creek Indians, Andrew Jackson with the assistance of other tribes (most notably the Cherokee) defeated the Creek Indians and killed 800 of the 1000 Creek soldiers were killed in the battle.

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  • Pros:Not visited a lot, good history and trails.
  • Cons:A little off the beaten path.
  • Last visit to Horseshoe Bend National Military Park: Jan 2009
  • Intro Written May 26, 2009
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Small Cannon at the Visitor Center - Horseshoe Bend National Military Park The Visitor Center Things to Do (2)

The best place to stop before touring the battlefield. Pick up a brochure which will give you some historical background... more travel advice

Remains of the Miller Bridge - Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Old Miller Covered Bridge Things to Do (2)

Just outside the main park entrance are the remains of the old Miller Covered Bridge. This was one of the few routes... more travel advice

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