Clarke's Creek Encampment

Clarke's Creek Encampment (HMVJB)

Location: Tignall, GA 30668 Wilkes County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 53.415', W 82° 50.751'

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At Clarke's Creek, near here, on the night of February 13, 1779, American troops commanded by Col. Elijah Clark, Col. John Dooley and Col. Andrew Pickens, encamped. Very early the next morning, they launched a surprise attack on the British forces under Colonel Boyd, encamped at Kettle Creek, four miles away. The victory prevented the British troops from joining the notorious McGirth, and broke their devastating march through Georgia.
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HM NumberHMVJB
Series This marker is part of the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series
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Marker Number157-22
Year Placed1958
Placed ByGeorgia Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, October 4th, 2014 at 3:08pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 329309 N 3751520
Decimal Degrees33.89025000, -82.84585000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 53.415', W 82° 50.751'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 53' 24.90" N, 82° 50' 45.06" W
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Area Code(s)706
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 100 Co Rd 106, Tignall GA 30668, US
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