This site was the 1831 homeplace of Major General William Irwin (1794-1850), who owned over 50,000 acres of land. He was an Indian fighter, farmer, politician, and statesman, and was considered one of the nation’s richest and most influential men. A portion of his land was awarded for services rendered during the Indian wars. Irwinton (Eufaula) was named for him. He was a major force in the disposition of the last Indian lands. He drowned in the Chattahoochee River and was buried near his homesite.