Battle of Kettle Creek
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The Battle of Kettle Creek was the first major victory for Patriots in the back country of Georgia during the American Revolutionary War that took place on February 14, 1779. It was fought in Wilkes County about eleven miles (18 km) from present-day Washington, Georgia. A militia force of Patriots defeated and scattered a Loyalist militia force that was on its way to British-controlled Augusta. Several Loyalist prisoners were subsequently hanged.
1779
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United States, Kingdom of Great Britain, United States, 
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Location: 33.6908, -82.8846, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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1779 Battle of Kettle Creek
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| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | 1779 | Battle of Kettle Creek | United States, Kingdom of Great Britain, battle | Wikidata |