National Register of Historic Places

Kettle Creek Battlefield

Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia
Listed
June 25, 1975
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
75000617

About this property

Kettle Creek Battlefield is a 256-acre (104 ha) historic site outside Washington, Georgia in Wilkes County, Georgia, at the location of the Battle of Kettle Creek, in 1779, in the American Revolutionary War. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 1975. In January 2021 the Kettle Creek Battlefield became affiliated with the National Park Service. It is located nine miles (14 km) southwest of Washington off Courtground Road. The NRHP-listed area encircles "War Hill", a 500 feet (150 m) high hill, which has the Kettle Creek Monument erected upon it, by the War Department in 1930. There are also historical markers placed by the Georgia Historical Commission. In 1900 the Daughters of the American Revolution purchased 12 acres. The Kettle Creek Battlefield Association acquired 60 acres in 2013. In 2018 the American Battlefield Trust and its partners have acquired and preserved 180 acres of the Kettle Creek Battlefield through mid-2018.

Location

Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia
33.69111, -82.88660

Categories

MILITARYPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTSOCIAL HISTORY
National Register nomination ›
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Kettle Creek Battlefield

This page lists Kettle Creek Battlefield. A full Aubrey report for an address near it pulls together this listing alongside battlefield records, land patents, and every other historical record within a chosen radius:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Kettle Creek Battlefield report
Or see a real report first

Nearby Historic Sites

Daniel, James and Cunningham, House
Industrial
1.4 mi
Philomath Historic District
Listed
6.3 mi
Arnold-Callaway Plantation
Industrial
7.1 mi
Bethesda Baptist Church and Cemetery
Industrial
7.6 mi
Stephens, A. H., Memorial State Park
Listed
8.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Kettle Creek Feb 14 1779
1779Revolutionary War
11.3 mi
Battle of Kettle Creek
1779Revolutionary War
15.4 mi

Questions about this property

When was Kettle Creek Battlefield listed on the National Register?

Kettle Creek Battlefield was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 25, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Kettle Creek Battlefield?

Kettle Creek Battlefield is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Kettle Creek Battlefield?

The period of significance for Kettle Creek Battlefield is recorded as the listed era.

Can I research the history near Kettle Creek Battlefield?

Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Kettle Creek Battlefield will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.

More in Wilkes County

Historic places, battles, and census history across Wilkes County.

Explore WilkesCounty ›

More historic places in Georgia

Browse all historic places in Georgia.

View Georgiahistoric sites ›

Conflict records

Explore 19,000+ military engagements across American history.

Browse US conflicts ›

Georgia history

Colonial settlement, territorial period, and statehood narrative.

Georgiahistory ›

Research the history near this site

An Aubrey US report for an address near Kettle Creek Battlefield will include this listing alongside battlefield records and other historical sources within your chosen radius.

Research your locationView a free sample report