HISTORY

January 24, 1814
Battle of Enotachopco Creek

Because of the difficulty of the earlier crossing of the Emuckfaw, Jackson took a longer route back to Ft. Strother. On the morning of January 24, 1814, Jackson's forces began to cross the creek. When Jackson's artillery was about to enter the ford, alarm shots sounded in the woods. The Red Sticks, seeing an opportunity, attacked. Jackson ordered his troops to counterattack and attempt to surround the Red Sticks. Unfortunately, the rear guard panicked and retreated and within moments the 200 man rear guard was reduced to 25. The panic quickly spread to the whole command. This left Jackson will less than 100 men on the field. Jackson still had his artillery in working order and this seemed to keep the Red Sticks from taking advantage of the situation, and this handful of defenders drove them off.

Although neither side could claim a clear tactical victory, the Red Sticks had lost their main chance to cut of Jackson and score a major victory. Jackson returned to Ft. Struther and did not resume the offensive until mid-March.