Historical Marker

Battle of Chickasawachee Swamp

Leary · Baker County · Erected 1958

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The Story

In July 1836, militia under Colonel Thomas Beall pursued Creek warriors into this swamp after their raid on Roanoke. The fierce fight scattered the band and ended their march toward Florida.

About this site

Battle of Chickasawachee Swamp is a historical marker in Leary, Baker County, erected in 1958. It is one of 2 historical markers documented in Baker County, among 42 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 31.3887, -84.4815 near Leary. The nearest cataloged historic site is New Salem Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery (cemetery), about 2.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Morgan Cemetery, Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, and Millford Baptist Church Cemetery.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 31.3887, -84.4815 · Leary, Baker County

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