National Military Park · Alabama, United States
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is a national military park in Alabama, United States, covering 2,040 acres (826 ha), established in 1956.
National Military Park · Alabama, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Military Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Alabama, United States |
| Area | 2,040 acres (826 ha) |
| Established | 1956 |
| Coordinates | 32.9708° N, 85.7383° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is a 2,040-acre, U.S. national military park managed by the National Park Service that is the site of the penultimate battle of the Creek War on March 27, 1814. The military park is located in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Although New Site is the closest municipality, the park uses a mailing address based in Daviston. General Andrew Jackson's Tennessee militia, aided by the 39th U.S. Infantry Regiment and Cherokee and Lower Creek allies, won a decisive victory against the Upper Creek Red Stick Nation during the Battle of Horseshoe Bend at this site on the Tallapoosa River.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) · Birmingham, United States · 71.4 miles away
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · Atlanta, United States · 88.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Horseshoe Bend National Military Park?
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is in Alabama, United States (32.9708° N, 85.7383° W).
When was Horseshoe Bend National Military Park established?
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park was established in 1956, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Horseshoe Bend National Military Park?
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park covers 2,040 acres (826 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe_Bend_National_Military_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/hobe/ — Official park page.