Battle of Burnt Corn Creek Artifact

This flintlock pistol was recovered in the vicinity of the likely site of the Battle of Burnt Corn Creek, which is widely acknowledged as being the opening skirmish of the Creek War of 1813-14.

Heavily corroded flintlock pistol mechanism with a trigger, trigger guard, and other metal components visible against a white background.

Photo courtesy of the Alabama Department of Archives and History

Appears In

Battle of Burnt Corn Creek

Battle of Burnt Corn Creek

Poarch Creek Indians

Poarch Creek Indians

Osceola

Osceola

Heavily corroded flintlock pistol mechanism with a trigger, trigger guard, and other metal components visible against a white background.