Battle of Thomas Creek

Battle of Thomas Creek (HMRLY)

Location: Callahan, FL 32011 Nassau County
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Country: United States of America
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N 30° 30.408', W 81° 47.527'

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When the American War of Independence began, the new British colonies of East and West Florida did not seek separation from England. East Florida remained comparatively free from serious fighting throughout the course of the Revolutionary War. In the summer of 1777, however, Americans initiated an invasion aimed at capturing St. Augustine. The expedition was composed of Continental Army troops and Georgia militia forces under the command of Lt. Col. Samuel Elbert. Preparations for the defense of east Florida involved the East Florida Rangers, a force of mounted provincials, British Regulars, and Indian allies. On May 17, 1777, a portion of the invading American expedition was attacked by a detachment of British Regulars under Maj. J.M. Prevost assisted by Rangers under Col. Thomas Brown and Indians. The battle took place at a site on Thomas Creek south of its confluence with the Nassau River. After suffering heavy casualties, the Americans, already discouraged by lack of supplies and the heat, began their retreat from Florida. Only one more unsuccessful invasion of East Florida occurred during the remaining years of the American Revolution.
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Marker NumberF-236
Year Placed1975
Placed ByFlorida Society, Children of the American Revolution in Cooperation with Department of State
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Date Added Wednesday, September 10th, 2014 at 3:18am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17R E 423992 N 3375211
Decimal Degrees30.50680000, -81.79211667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 30° 30.408', W 81° 47.527'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds30° 30' 24.48" N, 81° 47' 31.62" W
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Area Code(s)904
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 100-198 New Kings Rd, Callahan FL 32011, US
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