Built in July 1813, as a wooden stockade, enclosing nearly an acre, with a protected blockhouse on the Southwest corner, with two large gates-one on the west wall and the other on the east wall. The Fort was stormed and taken by the Creeks on August 30, 1813. - NPS
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1813/00/00 |
| Particulars for Fort Mims Site: | |
|---|---|
| Cultural Affiliation | American |
| Historic Use | Battle site |
| Cultural Affiliation | Creek |
| Structure Type | Fortification |
| Area of Significance | Historic - aboriginal |
| Area of Significance | Historic and non-aboriginal |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Criteria | Information Potential |
| Area of Significance | Military |
| Area of Significance | Politics-government |
| Sight Category | Site |
| Owner | State |
| Historic Use | Village site |
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