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Get InspiredNorth AmericaUnited StatesAlabamaDavistonHorseshoe Bend National Military Park

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

US
National Military Park·Serene, Historical, Reflective, Educational
The Horseshoe Bend NMP's Mission 66 Visitor Center with 1812 era 3-pounder cannon.
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On Gun Hill, the historic cannon sits approximately where Gen. Andrew Jackson's artillery pieces fired upon the stout log barricade erected by Red Stick Creeks during the Battle of the Horseshoe.
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Visitors can find solitude, seasonal beauty, and abundant wildlife along the 2.8 mile trail through the park.
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Aerial view of what Creek Indians called the "horses flat foot" shows the bend in the river that is the park's namesake.
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Tallapoosa River and remnants of the Miller Bridge piers
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The Horseshoe Bend NMP's Mission 66 Visitor Center with 1812 era 3-pounder cannon.
Photo by from Nps
On Gun Hill, the historic cannon sits approximately where Gen. Andrew Jackson's artillery pieces fired upon the stout log barricade erected by Red Stick Creeks during the Battle of the Horseshoe.
Photo by from Nps
Visitors can find solitude, seasonal beauty, and abundant wildlife along the 2.8 mile trail through the park.
Photo by from Nps
Aerial view of what Creek Indians called the "horses flat foot" shows the bend in the river that is the park's namesake.
Photo by from Nps
Tallapoosa River and remnants of the Miller Bridge piers
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Visitors have enjoyed Ranger-led programs at Horseshoe Bend for generations
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Picnic tables and pavilions are available free on a first come-first served basis, or may be reserved for a fee.
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Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is a significant historical destination located on a dramatic bend of the Tallapoosa River in Daviston, Alabama. The park commemorates the 1814 battle between Major General Andrew Jackson’s forces and the Red Stick Creek warriors, a conflict that fundamentally reshaped the American South. Visitors can walk the grounds where the battle took place, reflecting on the complex history of U.S. expansion and the displacement of Indigenous peoples. The site features educational markers and trails that provide context to the events of the Creek War. It is a place of both natural beauty and deep historical weight, ideal for those looking to connect with the past in a serene outdoor setting.

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is a significant historical destination located on a dramatic bend of the Tallapoosa River in Daviston, Alabama. The park commemorates the 1814 battle between Major General Andrew Jackson’s forces and the Red Stick Creek warriors, a conflict that fundamentally reshaped the American South. Visitors can walk the grounds where the battle took place, reflecting on the complex history of U.S. expansion and the displacement of Indigenous peoples. The site features educational markers and trails that provide context to the events of the Creek War. It is a place of both natural beauty and deep historical weight, ideal for those looking to connect with the past in a serene outdoor setting.

Address
11288 Horseshoe Bend Road
Websitenps.gov
Phone256-234-7111

Highlights

  • Scenic walking trails along the Tallapoosa River.

  • Educational markers detailing the 1814 Creek War battle.

  • Well-preserved grounds commemorating a turning point in American history.

Best For

History buffs and those seeking a peaceful, educational walk through a significant battlefield.

Currency

USD $

Time of Day

Lunch

Languages Spoken

English

Occasion Tags

Educational, History Focused

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Location

Daviston, Alabama, United States
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