The Bashi Skirmish in the Creek War was fought in what became Failetown, Alabama. A

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historical marker which stands on Woods Bluff Road between

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and Cassidy Hill marks the location of the incident which resulted in the death of 4 Americans. 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. A group of 25 white horsemen led by Colonel William McGrew left St. Stephens traveling towards Fort Easley. The company was proceeding towards a stream called Bashi Creek that flows into the

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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 and McGrew who had taken part in the

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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.

References

{{reflist Conflicts in 1813 1813 in the United States Battles of the Creek War Native American history of Alabama October 1813 events Battles of the War of 1812 in Alabama Clarke County, Alabama