Creek War

The Creek War (1813-1814), also known as the Red Stick War and the Creek Civil War, began as a civil war within the Creek (Muscogee) nation. It is sometimes considered to be part of War of 1812.

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Inspired by the fiery eloquence of Tecumseh and their own prophets, Creeks known as Red Sticks sought aggressively to return their society to a traditional way of life. Creek leaders such as William Weatherford (Red Eagle), Peter McQueen, and Menawa, who had been allies of the British during the War of 1812, violently clashed with other chiefs of the Creek Nation over white encroachment on Creek lands and the "civilizing" programs administered by U.S. Indian Agent Benjamin Hawkins. Before the Civil War began, the Red Sticks were able to keep their activities secret from the old Chiefs.

1813: 1813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar)....

1814: 1814 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar)....

Civil war: :For other uses, see civil war (disambiguation). See list of civil wars for individual examples....

Creek War related Images and Photos (experimental)

4 Movie Marathon: Classic Western Collection (Albuquerque / Whispering Smith / The Duel At Silver Creek / War Arrow) DVD	War	War (Hardcover) Book	Creek View
Creek Willows	D-War	War Bride	Mean Creek
Hawk Creek	Mean Creek	Pill Creek	The War