Near Leary in Baker County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Battle of Chickasawachee Swamp

Photographed by David Seibert, January 24, 2010

1. Battle of Chickasawachee Swamp Marker

Inscription. Near here in Chickasawachee Swamp a decisive battle of the Southern Indian Wars was fought July 3, 1836. About 300 warriors were entrenched on an island in the swamp, after a raid in which they killed several settlers. A force of militia under command of Col. Thomas Beall followed them into the swamp and a fierce battle was fought. A number of Indians were killed, and 13 soldiers wounded, 1 mortally. A large amount of plunder taken on the raid on Roanoke was recovered here. This battle broke the Indians’ march into Florida, and scattered their main force into small parties.

Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 004-2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1836.

Location. 31° 23.321′ N, 84° 28.892′ W. Marker is near Leary, Georgia, in Baker County. It is at the intersection of Georgia Route 37 and Clear Lake Road (County Route 121), on the right when traveling north on Georgia Route 37. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leary GA 39862, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the

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crow flies: Milford Baptist Church Memorial (approx. 3.7 miles away); Baker County (approx. 10 miles away); Calhoun County (approx. 12.4 miles away).

Photographed by David Seibert, January 24, 2010

2. Battle of Chickasawachee Swamp Marker

Looking east on Clear Lake Road, toward the Chickasawachee Swamp

Photographed by David Seibert, January 24, 2010

3. Battle of Chickasawachee Swamp Marker

Looking north on Georgia Highway 37, toward the town of Leary

Photographed by James L.Whitman, March 23, 2023

4. Battle of Chickasawachee Swamp Marker

The marker has been placed on a new post.

Battle of Chickasawachee Swamp Marker (missing) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James L.Whitman, August 21, 2021

5. Battle of Chickasawachee Swamp Marker (missing)

Photographed by James L.Whitman, August 21, 2021

6. Battle of Chickasawachee Swamp Marker (missing)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,489 times since then and 48 times this year. Last updated on March 23, 2023, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 28, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4. submitted on March 23, 2023, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. 5, 6. submitted on August 22, 2021, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.