The Battle of Kettle Creek took place near Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County on February 14, 1779. It was a significant engagement during the American Revolutionary War, with American patriot forces led by Colonel Andrew Pickens and Lieutenant Colonel Elijah Clarke facing off against British loyalist and Native American forces. The creek itself was a tributary of the Savannah River, providing a strategic location for both sides as they sought to control the important transportation route. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the American patriots, boosting morale and disrupting British control in the area.
