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By David Seibert, February 9, 2005 | |
| | | 1. Battle of the Blankets Marker | | |
Inscription. In 1702 a decisive battle took place along the nearby Flint River. Nine hundred Apalachees, in league with the Spanish, fought here against English traders and five hundred of their Creek allies. Forewarned of an impending attack, the Creeks arranged empty sleeping blankets by their campfires and hid in the surrounding woods. The Spanish Apalachees attacked at dawn, firing into the blankets, but before they could reload their muskets, were themselves attacked by the Creeks. The Battle of the Blankets diminished Spanish influence in North America and served as a prelude to Queen Anne’s War.
Erected 2004 by Georgia Historical Society and the Worth County Historical Society. (Marker Number 159-1.)
Location. 31° 47.863′ N, 83° 57.447′ W. Marker is near Oakfield, Georgia, in Worth County. Marker is at the intersection of Georgia-Florida Parkway (State Highway 300) and Jones Place (State Route 300), on the right when traveling north on Georgia-Florida Parkway. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oakfield GA 31772, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Spanish-Indian Battle (approx. 11.6 miles away); De Soto Trail (approx. 14.2 miles away).
Credits. This page originally submitted on July 8, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 871 times since then. Photo 1. Submitted on July 8, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page. |
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