In the early 1800's many thoughtful Americans believed that isolation and the difficulties of communication would force the Mississippi Valley settlements to form a separate nation. Hoping to hold the frontier, Congress in 1800 established a post …
Settled 1889, on spur track of Georgia Pacific Railroad. North 8 mi. is site of final battle in 1770, when Choctaws and Chickasaws exterminated fierce Chocchuma Indian tribe.