Battle of Holy Ground
Historic site in Lowndes County, Alabama / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Battle of Holy Ground, or Battle of Econochaca (Meaning holy ground in Creek), was fought on December 23, 1813, between the United States militia and the Red Stick Creek Indians during the Creek War. The battle took place at Econochaca, the site of a fortified encampment established in the summer of 1813 by Josiah Francis on a bluff above the Alabama River, in what is now Lowndes County, Alabama. It was one of three encampments erected by Red Stick Creeks that summer. In addition to the physical defenses, Creek prophets performed ceremonies at the site to create a spiritual barrier of protection. Hence the Creek name "Econochaca," loosely translated as holy ground, but properly translated as sacred or beloved ground.[2][3]
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Battle of Holy Ground | |||||||
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Part of the Creek War | |||||||
The Alabama River at Holy Ground Battlefield Park | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Red Stick Creek | United States | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
William Weatherford |
Ferdinand Claiborne Pushmataha | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
~320 | ~1,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
~20-30 killed | 1 killed |
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Quick Facts Holy Ground Battlefield Park, Location ...
Holy Ground Battlefield Park | |
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Location | Lowndes County, Alabama |
Official name | Holy Ground Battle Site |
Designated | May 26, 1976[1] |
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