On February 24, 1815, 47 days after the Battle of New Orleans, 42 days after the Battle of Point Petre (Point Peter) on the St, Marys River and 12 days after the 2nd Battle of Fort Bowyer (Alabama), the Royal Marines reached a point 3/4 mile away from their objective.
This is where they were attacked by Americans from Camp Pinckney. The British barges were forced to turn back under heavy fire. Once out of range, the British landed and after 20 minutes were forced to retreat. American casualties were reported at 2 killed. The British lost 29 killed and wounded., including the two commanding officers.
The battle took place 3/4 mile downriver from the present-day Camp Pinckney Landing near Folkstone. The battle also continued downriver until near the town of St. Marys.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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