Battle of Autossee

Battle of Autossee
Part of the War of 1812, the Creek War
Map of events during the Creek War. The Autossee battle site is located in the left center.
Date November 29, 1813 Location In present-day Macon County, Alabama 32°26′24″N 85°56′35″W / 32.440°N 85.943°W / 32.440; -85.943 [1] Result American victory
Belligerents
United States	Red Stick Creeks
Commanders and leaders
John Floyd (WIA)	Unknown, Creek Kings †
Strength
1,350–1,400	1,500
Casualties and losses
Americans: 6–11 killed during battle, 5 wounded, 5 killed in ambush after battle - American allied Creek: unknown	200 killed, unknown wounded

The Battle of Autossee took place on November 29, 1813, during the Creek War, at the Creek towns of Autossee^[a] and Tallasee^[b] near present-day Shorter, Alabama. General John Floyd, with 900 to 950 militiamen and 450 allied Creek, attacked and burned down both villages, killing 200 Red Sticks in the process.

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