There are two markers near this location and one monument. They read:
Fort Stoddert - 1799
Site three miles east. Border fort and port of entry into the United States while the 31st parallel was the southern border. Aaron Burr was held prisoner here after capture near McIntosh in 1807.
Monument
In Memory of Col. Ephraim Kirby First General Grand High Priest of The General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of the U.S. 1798 - 1804 Born Woodbury Conn. Feb. 23, 1757 Died Ft. Stoddert Oct. 20, 1804
Col. Ephraim Kirby was appointed additional judge of the Superior Court of Miss. Territory April 6, 1804, by President Jefferson. He took station at Ft. Stoddert and presided over the first superior court held in what is now alabama until his death.
Col. Ephraim Kirby beginning at Bunker Hill fought in 17 battles and was wounded 13 times during the Revolutionary War. Entered the army as an enlisted man and was discharged as Lt. Col. of the Connecticutt Militia.
Col. Kirby's grave is in the Ft. Stoddert Cemetery 2 1/2 miles east of this monument.