Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

On the morning of 27 March 1814, General Andrew Jackson and an army of 3,300 men consisting of Tennessee militia, United States regulars and both Cherokee and Lower Creek allies attacked Chief Menawa and 1,000 Upper Creek or Red Stick warriors fortified in the "horseshoe" bend of the Tallapoosa River. To seal off the bend of the river, the Upper Creeks built an incredibly strong 400 yard long barricade made of dirt and logs. As the Cherokee and Lower Creek warriors swam the Tallapoosa and attacked from the rear, Jackson launched the militia and regular soldiers against the barricade. Facing overwhelming odds, the Red Sticks fought bravely yet ultimately lost the battle. Over 800 Upper Creeks died at Horseshoe Bend defending their homeland. This was the final battle of the Creek War of 1813-14, which is considered part of the War of 1812. In a peace treaty signed after the battle, both the Upper and Lower Creeks were forced to give the United States nearly 20 million acres of land in what is today Alabama and Georgia. The victory here brought Andrew Jackson national attention and helped him to be elected the seventh President of the United States in 1828. This 2,040-acre park preserves the site of the battle.

11288 Horseshoe Bend Road
Daviston, AL 36256-9751
256-234-7111 - Visitor Information
256-234-7111 - Headquarters

By Plane
The nearest commerical airports are located in Montgomery, AL (65 miles), Birmingham, AL (85 miles) or Atlanta, GA (110 miles).

By Car
The park is located in east central Alabama, on State Highway 49, 12 miles north of the town of Dadeville, between the towns of Dadeville and New Site. Signs along U.S. Highway 280 and State Road 22 direct motorist to the park.

By Plane
The park is accessible only by personal vehicle or tour buses via state roads.

Getting Around
Personal vehicles, bicycles and tour buses are used along the 3 mile tour road. The nature trail is 2.8 miles long with hills and valleys. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes if you decide to walk the trail.

Typical of Southern states, the climate is hottest in the month of July and August with the average high of 91 and average low of 67. January is the coldest month with an average high of 54 and and average low of 29.

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Auto Touring
• Biking
• Boating
• Educational Programs
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Wildlife Viewing
• Bird Watching
• Nature Walks

Recommended Activities
Visit the museum and watch the slide program to receive an orientation to the site. Drive the tour road and take side trips down the trails to several interpretive shelters.