Battle of Kettle Creek
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The Battle of Kettle Creek was a 1779 American Revolutionary War engagement in Georgia in which Patriot militia forces defeated a larger Loyalist force, helping to weaken British control in the Southern colonies.
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| Battle of Kettle Creek canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Battle of Kettle Creek Context triple: [Andrew Pickens, participatedIn, Battle of Kettle Creek]
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Battle of Fishing Creek
The Battle of Fishing Creek was a 1780 American Revolutionary War engagement in South Carolina in which British forces under Banastre Tarleton surprised and defeated Patriot militia led by Thomas Sumter.
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B.
Battle of Blackstock’s Farm
The Battle of Blackstock’s Farm was a 1780 American Revolutionary War engagement in South Carolina where Patriot militia under Thomas Sumter successfully resisted a British force led by Banastre Tarleton.
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C.
Battle of Hanging Rock
The Battle of Hanging Rock was a 1780 American Revolutionary War engagement in South Carolina where Patriot militia forces, including those led by Thomas Sumter, attacked a British outpost as part of the southern campaign.
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D.
Battle of Chelsea Creek
The Battle of Chelsea Creek was an early American Revolutionary War engagement near Boston in May 1775, notable for a colonial victory that destroyed the British schooner Diana and helped secure vital livestock and supplies for the Continental forces.
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E.
Battle of Hobkirk’s Hill
The Battle of Hobkirk’s Hill was a 1781 engagement of the American Revolutionary War in South Carolina, where Continental forces under Nathanael Greene were repulsed by British troops near Camden despite inflicting significant casualties.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Battle of Kettle Creek Target entity description: The Battle of Kettle Creek was a 1779 American Revolutionary War engagement in Georgia in which Patriot militia forces defeated a larger Loyalist force, helping to weaken British control in the Southern colonies.
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A.
Battle of Fishing Creek
The Battle of Fishing Creek was a 1780 American Revolutionary War engagement in South Carolina in which British forces under Banastre Tarleton surprised and defeated Patriot militia led by Thomas Sumter.
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B.
Battle of Blackstock’s Farm
The Battle of Blackstock’s Farm was a 1780 American Revolutionary War engagement in South Carolina where Patriot militia under Thomas Sumter successfully resisted a British force led by Banastre Tarleton.
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C.
Battle of Hanging Rock
The Battle of Hanging Rock was a 1780 American Revolutionary War engagement in South Carolina where Patriot militia forces, including those led by Thomas Sumter, attacked a British outpost as part of the southern campaign.
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D.
Battle of Chelsea Creek
The Battle of Chelsea Creek was an early American Revolutionary War engagement near Boston in May 1775, notable for a colonial victory that destroyed the British schooner Diana and helped secure vital livestock and supplies for the Continental forces.
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E.
Battle of Hobkirk’s Hill
The Battle of Hobkirk’s Hill was a 1781 engagement of the American Revolutionary War in South Carolina, where Continental forces under Nathanael Greene were repulsed by British troops near Camden despite inflicting significant casualties.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
battle
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engagement of the American Revolutionary War ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Kettle Creek Battlefield engagement ⓘ |
| approximateStrength |
Loyalist force about 600–800 men
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Patriot force about 340 men ⓘ |
| belligerentSide |
Loyalist side commanded by James Boyd
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Patriot side commanded by Andrew Pickens, Elijah Clarke, and John Dooly ⓘ |
| campaign | British Southern strategy during the American Revolutionary War ⓘ |
| casualtiesAndLosses |
Loyalist casualties heavy
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Patriot casualties relatively light ⓘ |
| combatant |
Loyalist militia
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Patriot militia ⓘ |
| commander |
Andrew Pickens
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Elijah Clarke ⓘ James Boyd ⓘ John Dooly ⓘ |
| conflict | American Revolutionary War ⓘ |
| continent | North America ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| date | 1779-02-14 ⓘ |
| endDate | 1779-02-14 ⓘ |
| hasMemorial | Kettle Creek Battlefield historic site ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | 18th century ⓘ |
| involved |
backcountry Loyalists
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frontier Patriot militia ⓘ |
| location |
Wilkes County, Georgia
NERFINISHED
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near Washington, Georgia ⓘ |
| militaryTheater | Southern colonies ⓘ |
| notableFor |
Patriot militia defeating a larger Loyalist force
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one of the most important Revolutionary War battles fought in Georgia ⓘ |
| opponent | Patriot militia vs Loyalist militia ⓘ |
| outcomeDescription | Patriot forces scattered the Loyalist column and captured many prisoners ⓘ |
| partOf | Southern theater of the American Revolutionary War ⓘ |
| precededBy | British capture of Savannah ⓘ |
| primaryOpposingForceType | Loyalist militia supporting Great Britain ⓘ |
| primarySupportingForceType | Patriot militia supporting the American cause ⓘ |
| recognizedBy | National Register of Historic Places listing of Kettle Creek Battlefield ⓘ |
| relatedEvent | Siege of Savannah ⓘ |
| result | Patriot victory ⓘ |
| river | Kettle Creek NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| startDate | 1779-02-14 ⓘ |
| state | Georgia ⓘ |
| strategicEffect |
boosted Patriot morale in the Southern theater
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disrupted Loyalist recruitment in the backcountry of Georgia and the Carolinas ⓘ weakened British control in the Southern colonies ⓘ |
| year | 1779 ⓘ |
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