By early January 1814, Floyd had replenished rations, firearms and artillery and he took 1500 men along the federal Road into Creek territory. Forty-nine miles west of Fort Mitchell he constructed Fort Hull as a supply base.
He then advanced to Calabee Creek (Chalibee) and constructed Camp Defiance.
On January 27, 1814, at the Battle of Calabee Creek (also referred to as the Battle of Camp Defiance) he fended off a predawn attack by over 1300 Indian warriors and was helped by friendly Lower Creek Indians.
For this, John Floyd was promoted to the rank of major general.
After the war ended, he was sent to protect Savannah from a possible British attack and later was one of three men appointed to survey the Florida-Georgia line.
Hey, There Is a Country Act Called That. --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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