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Bashi Skirmish

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a mile or two north of Wood's Bluff when they suddenly found themselves among concealed Creek warriors. They were ambushed after a turkey tail was raised above a log by one of the concealed Creek, giving the signal for attack. The Indians who had guns instantly fired from their places of concealment
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was killed along with Edmund Miles, Jesse Griffin and Captain William Bradbury. David Griffin was reported missing and presumed dead; his body was never found.
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The exact date of this skirmish is not clear but it is believed to have occurred in early October 1813. At least one source puts it at October 4, 1813.
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Approximate location of Bashi Skirmish. Fort Easley (spelled Easely) and Bashi Creek are located at the top of the map.
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and Cassidy Hill marks the location of the incident which resulted in the death of 4 Americans.
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History of Alabama and dictionary of Alabama biography, Volume 1
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historical marker which stands on Woods Bluff Road between
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Creek War

Failetown, Alabama
31°55′40″N 88°0′59″W / 31.92778°N 88.01639°W / 31.92778; -88.01639
Creek
Creek
United States
United States
Colonel
William McGrew

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Creek War
Burnt Corn
Fort Mims
Bashi Skirmish
Tallushatchee
Talladega
Canoe Fight
Autossee
Holy Ground
Calebee Creek
Emuckfaw and Enotachopo Creek
Horseshoe Bend
Creek War
Failetown, Alabama
Clarke County
Alabama 69

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