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Muscogee Creek Nation Honors Warriors At Horseshoe Bend

Luminaries are placed at the site of the battle at Horseshoe Bend in Tallapoosa County, Ala., on Saturday, March 23, 2024, to remember the 857 Muscogee men, women, and children who were killed there i

Over 800 Muscogee warriors, women, and children were remembered in a solemn memorial service at the site of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in Alabama. This battle, which occurred in 1814, marked a significant and tragic event in Native American history as they defended their homeland against United States forces.

The Muscogee Creek Nation gathered to honor the lives lost on this historic day, recognizing the sacrifices made by their ancestors. The battle, which took place on March 27, 1814, saw a force of 3,000 U.S. troops led by Andrew Jackson attacking a group of 1,000 warriors, women, and children from six tribal towns who had sought refuge at the site.

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