Battles Of Emuckfaw And Enotachopo Creek
The battles of Emuckfaw and Enotachopo Creek are part of Andrew Jackson's campaign in the Creek War. They took place in January 1814 approximately 20 to 50 miles (30-80 km) northeast of Horseshoe Bend.
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