Battle of Gully Hole Creek 1742
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 18 July 1742 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1742 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Invasion of Georgia | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 31.2186, -81.3842 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Gully Hole Creek took place on July 18, 1742 (new style), between Spanish and British forces in the Province of Georgia, resulting in a victory for the British. Part of a much larger conflict, known as the War of Jenkins' Ear, the battle was for control of St. Simons Island, the British fortifications of Fort Frederica and Fort St. Simons, and the strategic sea routes and inland waters they controlled. After the victory, the Province of Georgia established undisputed claim to the island, which is now part of the U.S. state of Georgia. The better-known Battle of Bloody Marsh, a skirmish also won by the British, took place on the island the same day.
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