Battle of Taliwa

The Battle of Taliwa was fought in Ball Ground, Georgia in 1755. According to Cherokee folklore, it was mainly fought over land disputed between the Cherokees and Creek, with the Cherokees winning. However, the invading Overhills Cherokee army was over 100 miles away from Taliwa, and Taliwa was an Apalachicola town. The State of Georgia historical marker described below, reflects the Cherokee folklore version of the Cherokee-Muskogee War.

Battle of Taliwa

The Battle of Taliwa was fought in Ball Ground, Georgia in 1755. According to Cherokee folklore, it was mainly fought over land disputed between the Cherokees and Creek, with the Cherokees winning. However, the invading Overhills Cherokee army was over 100 miles away from Taliwa, and Taliwa was an Apalachicola town. The State of Georgia historical marker described below, reflects the Cherokee folklore version of the Cherokee-Muskogee War.