Fort Sinquefield

Fort Sinquefield is a wooden stockade fortification near Grove Hill featuring earthen embankments and defensive walls built in the early 1800s. The site sits on private property with portions of the original structure now lying beneath the water surface.

Local settlers built this defensive installation during the Creek War of 1813 as protection against Red Stick Creek warriors. The fort played a role in the conflict that reshaped the region during that turbulent era.

Markers placed by Clarke County school children in 1931 commemorate the Kimbell-James incident from September 1813, showing how the local community kept this memory alive. These stones help visitors understand what happened to the people who lived here during that difficult period.

The site remains under private ownership, so access is limited and visitors should check access requirements before planning a visit. Reaching the location near Grove Hill is straightforward, but getting permission to enter the grounds is necessary.

After the Fort Mims attack, this fortification sheltered several pioneer families alongside Lower Creek members seeking protection. This mixing of European settlers and local Creek people under the same roof was notable for the time.

Location: Clarke County

GPS coordinates: 31.66111,-87.70611

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:07