Horseshoe Bend National Military Park On the morning of 27 March 1814, General Andrew Jackson and an army of 3,300 men consisting of Tennessee militia, United States regulars and both Cherokee and Lower Creek allies attacked Chief Menawa and 1,000 Upper Creek or Red Stick warriors fortified in the 'horseshoe' bend of the Tallapoosa River. To seal off the bend of the river, the Upper Creeks built an incredibly strong 400 yard long barricade made of dirt and logs. As the Cherokee and Lower Creek warriors swam the Tallapoosa and attacked from the rear, Jackson launched the militia and regular soldiers against the barricade. Facing overwhelming odds, the Red Sticks fought bravely yet ultimately lost the battle. Over 800 Upper Creeks died at Horseshoe Bend defending their homeland. This was the final battle of the Creek War of 1813-14, which is considered part of the War of 1812. In a peace treaty signed after the battle, both the Upper and Lower Creeks were forced to give the United States nearly 20 million acres of land in what is today Alabama and Georgia. The victory here brought Andrew Jackson national attention and helped him to be elected the seventh President of the United States in 1828. This 2,040-acre park preserves the site of the battle. Designated a National Military Park on August 11, 1959. Alabama Quick Links: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Russell Cave National Monument Alabama Tourism: Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel Alabama News: Alabama backs Madoc plaque return Alabama politicians call for a plaque on the legend of a Welsh prince's landing to be restored. Call for US Madoc's plaque return Alabama's Welsh society call for a plaque marking the legendary landing of a prince in 1170 to be restored. Jobs in Alabama: Assistant Manager Assistant Store Manager Store Manager Read about all jobs in Alabama. Index: Placenames Around the World