LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Ann Hill
City Council Member Jared Moore
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REVISED: DEDICATION OF A PLAQUE AT BAYVIEW PARK IN HONOR OF THE MASSACRED CREEK INDIAN WOMEN AND CHILDREN
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve the dedication of a plaque at Bayview Park in honor of the Massacred Creek Indian Women and Children.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Battle at Bayou Texar, First Seminole War, April 1818:
In the closing phases of the First Seminole War (1817-1818), a U.S. supply boat ascended the Escambia River from Pensacola bound for American Fort Crawford (East Brewton, AL). This boat was attacked by hostile Creeks. This prompted Major White Youngs at Fort Crawford to launch an April 1818 assault by American forces into Spanish Florida, the target being several Creek encampments on Bayou Texar, only a mile from Spanish Pensacola. Without Creek warriors present to protect them, Youngs’ assault on Bayou Texar resulted in around 30 Creek women and children being massacred. This action on Bayou Texar partially prompted General Andrew Jackson to march his troops westward from St. Marks, where he captured Pensacola and the Spanish fortifications in May of 1818; bringing an end to major military events in the war and convincing Spain of the futility of holding onto their colony of Florida.
This plaque will be placed in honor of the Creek women and children who lost their lives.
PRIOR ACTION:
January 20, 2022 - Parks and Recreation Board approved this request.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Any and all costs not borne by the requestor or requestor’s organization will be assumed by the Parks and Recreation Department.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Park Amenity Dedication Form - Massacred Creek Indian Women and Children
2) Review of Historic Accuracies of Battle at Bayou Texar
3) Letter of Support ICO MVSKOKE Park Amenity Dedication
4) Plaque Bayview Massacred Creek Indian Women & Children - Proposed Location Marker
5) Parks & Recreation Board January 20, 2022, Meeting Minutes
PRESENTATION: No