Creek War 1813-1814

The Creek War (1813–1814) was a conflict between the U.S. and the Creek Nation, resulting in U.S. victory and massive Creek land cessions.

Jody Daniel

September 10, 2024

"I am in your power. Do with me as you please... I have fought against the men who came to kill my people. I have done the best I could. If I had an army, I would still fight, and contend to the last. But I have none; my people are all gone" William Weatherford (Red Eagle)

William Weatherford and General Andrew Jackson by. John R. Chapin

"I shall take no vengeance on you, but the people you led into war have to be made to pay for the consequences." General Andrew Jackson to Red Eagle when he surrendered

Andrew Jackson and the Creek War

Enjoy this History Highlight from the Library of Congress.

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Image 1 of John Reid to John Coffee, November 2, 1813

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[Sketch map of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend of Tallapoosa River, 27th March 1814]

Shows fortifications and troop positions. Pen-and-ink. Mounted on cloth. Title provided by cataloger. "I drew this description of the battle ground & made the memorandums on my hat the morning after the battle, the battle commenced about 10 o'clock A.M. & ended about sundown.

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Red Eagle and the wars with the Creek Indians of Alabama.

Also available in digital form.

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