Historic Marker Once Again Vandalized
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A marker’s been put up twice to note an important landmark in Alabama Native American history, but twice it’s been vandalized.
Hobdy’s Bridge is often omitted from history books. But the site along the Pike and Barbour County lines is where hundreds of Native Americans died in Alabama’s last Indian Battle in 1836.
A historic marker was put up by the Southeastern Muscogee Nation in the 50’s, but it disappeared. Now the one put up in 2008 is severed in half.
The tribe raised more than $2,000 and went through a long process to get the sign put up.
Ronnie F. Williams, Principal Chief Southeastern Muscogee Nation said, “When I turned the curve I could see it, and I said it’s still there. And the closer I got I saw all I was seeing was half of it. And it was an awful feeling really. It was disheartening and heartbreaking to know that someone would vanadlize something that meant so much to the Native American people.”
If you would like to help the non-profit raise money to replace the sign, you can send donations to their tribal office at 242 County Road 2254, Troy, AL 36081. Or for more information call (334) 983-3723.
