Fort Mims massacre (1813 AD)
Fort Mims massacre (Red Sticks vs Side B) took place in 1813 AD during Creek War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1813 AD
- Date: 1813-08-30
- Era: Early Modern
- Conflict: Creek War
- Side A: Red Sticks
- Commanders (A): William Weatherford, Peter McQueen
- Commanders (B): Major Daniel Beasley, Dixon Bailey
- Casualties: approx. 50 to 100 killed
unknown wounded265 militia killed or captured
252 civilians killed or captured
unknown wounded
Fort Mims severely damaged
- Outcome: Red Stick victory
- Coordinates: 31.180°, -87.838°
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