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It was on May 26, 1736, that the Chickasaws, headed by the English, repulsed an attack made by 600 Choctaws under the command of Bienville. The battle of Ackia was one of the numerous Indian battles, supported by Europeans, for the control of the Mississippi Valley, and was particularly significant in that the English victory was responsible for the English colonization of the area.
By Presidential Proclamation of October 25, 1938 Ackia (Mississippi) Battleground was made a national monument. The lands involved were purchased by condemnation with funds appropriated for the purpose. Arrangements have been made with the Smithsonian Institution for the assignment of an archeologist to direct field exploration and reconnaissance work at the site. In pursuance of legislation enacted in 1935, the Service made studies at Ackia and has selected 50 acres which appear to include the Chickasaw village site on which the battle occurred. This further study to be directed by the Smithsonian Institution will determine conclusively whether the proposed area embraces the entire site of that village, and should offer additional information on the Chickasaw Indian occupation significant as historical background for the Battle of Ackia and the general Natchez Trace Story.
From the National Parks Service Website
