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Thursday, December 14, 1967 THE CULLMAN TIMESft M * A ^ » I 4 « lt/mitc nctiiuiry Lourdes, O.S.B.., President at Sacred Heart College, discusses the enjoy-recital of Dr. Cho, Korean Classical dancer, lecturer and teacher, with Rev. ■k Warner and daughter at the reception which followed Dr. Cho performance parlors.Local Park Has Become Popular Scenic AttractionHorseshoe Bend National Park,the spot of Alabama earth were a river bend and a famous general broke the muscular back of a proud Indian nation, is one of the state’s most popular scenic attractions.Thousands are coming to seethe place near Alexander City where General Andrew Jackson cornered the fierce Creek warriors. Jackson’s decisive victory crushed the last Eastern Indian stronghold, making the Southeast “safe for settlement.” The general’ssmashing success also opened the way for his successful bid for President of the world’s newest nation.The Battle of Horseshoe Bend really began when William Weatherford’s Indians massacred more than 500 men, women and children at Fort Mims in February, 1813. Aroused settlers, supported by neighboring state militias, decided to destroy the Creek Nation.ns Professor Could Be English Lord ^refers To Remain U.S. Citizen/Called “Red Sticks”, the fleeing Creeks chose a horseshoe-shaped bend in the Tallapoosa River for their last stand. The dazed Indians had been badly beaten by Jackson and General John Coffee at Talladega and Tall-uslatchee. But they still managed to quickly construct one of the most impressive barricades in Indian history.Jackson struck the Horseshoe Bend site on Mach 27, 1814. Using cannon and some 5,000 men, he smashed the barricades and killed over 800 Indians. The fierce, one-day battle cost Jackson less than 50 men.Sam Houston, then 21 years old, was one of Jackson’s ensigns.Horseshoe Bend National Military Park includes 2,040 acres.The visitor center uses sound, motion, color paintings and Indian relics to portray the battle. Guided tours of the actual battle site are also available.When driving to Horseshoe Bend, go to Alexander City and take Highway 22 to Newsite and turn south of follow Highway 49 from Dadeville.
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Cullman Times Democrat
Cullman, Alabama, US
Thu, Dec 14, 1967
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