Information on The 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Thomas Creek, 10:00 am March 30 2019, Jacksonville - Click Below
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241ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF THOMAS CREEK
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The Battle of Thomas Creek, or the Thomas Creek Massacre (May 17, 1777), was an ambush of a small force of Georgia militia cavalry by a mixed force of British Army, Loyalist militia, and Indians near the mouth of Thomas Creek in northern East Florida near Callahan.
Members attending from Withlachoochee Chapter were: Past President, Charlie Day; Color Guard Commander, Russell Gibson; Ladies Auxiliary, Becky Gibson.
Members attending from Withlachoochee Chapter were: Past President, Charlie Day; Color Guard Commander, Russell Gibson; Ladies Auxiliary, Becky Gibson.
David Ramseur - Past State President, Event MC and Coordinator
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Center Flag Bearer Russell Gibson
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"Let Freedom Ring Chorus"
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The Revolutionary War Battle of Thomas Creek was fought in North East Florida in 1777. The Historical Marker, located on the northwest side of Jacksonville Florida, just 100 yards to the north of the “Welcome to Jacksonville City Limits/ Duval County line,” on US Highway 1, heading toward Callahan, FL, on the southbound side.
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