Fort Leslie
American historical site in Alabama / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fort Leslie (also known as Fort Lashley or Fort Talladega[1]) was a stockade fort built in present-day Talladega County, Alabama, in 1813 during the Creek War.[2] After the Creek War began, protective stockades were built by settlers and Creeks who were allied with the United States to protect themselves from hostile Creek attacks. Fort Leslie was the focal point of the Battle of Talladega but was soon abandoned after the end of the Creek War.
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Fort Leslie | |
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Talladega, Alabama in United States | |
Coordinates | 33°25′18″N 86°06′43″W |
Type | Stockade fort |
Site information | |
Owner | Private |
Controlled by | Private |
Open to the public | No |
Condition | Site on private land |
Site history | |
Built | 1813 |
Built by | Alexander Leslie and allied Creeks |
In use | 1813-1814 |
Battles/wars | Battle of Talladega, Creek War |
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