Battle of Horseshoe Bend (Creek War) Map

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National Park Service

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$4.19

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Official Store

“[They] fought to the last with that kind of bravery desperation inspires…” In March 1814, Major General Andrew Jackson’s army of 3,300 men left Fort Williams along the Coosa River in Alabama. In three days, they cut a 52-mile trail through thick forests, setting up camp some six miles north of a horseshoe-shaped bend, and Red Stick Creek warrior stronghold, on the Tallapoosa River. On March 27, Jackson sent General John Coffee, along with 700 mounted infantry and 600 Cherokee and Creek allies three miles down-stream to cross the river and surround the bend. Next, Jackson stationed the rest…