In addition to the physical defenses, Creek prophets performed ceremonies at the site to create a spiritual barrier of protection.

By early December he had amassed a force of roughly 1,000 men, including 150 Choctaw warriors under their leader, Pushmataha.

On December 23 Claiborne attacked the defenses, killing between 20 and 30 Red Stick warriors and losing one man himself.

Most of the Creeks escaped, with Weatherford riding his horse, Arrow over the bluff and into the river while under fire.

[2][3][5] The site is now home to Holy Ground Battlefield Park, maintained by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.