Battle of the Blankets GHS 2004.3 159.1 Worth CO.
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N 31° 47.863 W 083° 57.447
17R E 219985 N 3521824
Marker is located North of Oakfield, GA on Highway 300.
Waymark Code: WM3X2P
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 05/29/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Lat34North
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Battle of the Blanket

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 by the Georgia Historical Society
and The Worth County Historical Society

2004.3 159-1

Source :Marker on Georgia Historical Society Website.

Type of Marker: Highway

Marker #: 2004.3 159-1

Date: Dedicated on October 10, 2004

Sponsor: Georgia Historical Society and The Worth County Historical Society
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