The Battle of Kettle Creek took place on February 14, 1779, during the American Revolutionary War. It occurred near present-day Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. The battle was a significant engagement between the Patriots, led by Colonel Andrew Pickens and Lt. Colonel Elijah Clarke, and the Loyalists, led by Colonel Boyd and Captain Dunlap. The Patriots were victorious, inflicting heavy casualties on the Loyalists and capturing their supplies. The Battle of Kettle Creek is considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War as it boosted American morale and hindered British efforts in the south.
