The Battle for Trail Creek Traditional Geocache
501_Gang: Time for this one to be put to rest.
The Battle for Trail Creek
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In a wooded area in Memorial Park
After the British burned an American-occupied fort at Cahokia, Illinois, a small group of about 16 Frenchmen and Americans living at Cahokia plotted a surprise attack on Fort St. Joseph at Niles, Michigan. This group, led by Capt. Hamelin and Lt. John Brady, easily captured the British garrison at Fort St. Joseph.
While they were returning, a group of British soldiers and Pottawattomie Indians pursued and overtook the raiding party somewhere near Trail Creek, on December 5, 1780. The Americans were badly defeated in the battle.
Park in the Parking lot provided at: N41°43.108 W 086°52.398
~~ 3-16-09: Cache was placed using a Yellow Garmin which could result in a slight difference if you are using a better GPS.
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