Tahlonteeskee (Creek chief) facts for kids

Tahlonteeskee (also known as "'Talotisky of the Broken Arrow'") was a leader, or chieftain, of the Creek people. He was killed in a battle while fighting with his allies, the Lower Cherokee. This happened during an attack on a frontier fort called Buchannan's Station. The fort was near Nashville, Tennessee, in an area then known as the Southwest Territory. The battle took place on September 30, 1792.

In the same attack, two other important warriors also died: Pumpkin Boy, who was the brother of Doublehead, and Siksika, an older brother of Tecumseh. John Watts, also known as 'Young Tassel', was wounded in this fight. He later became a major leader of the Cherokee people.

Who Was Tahlonteeskee?

Tahlonteeskee was a respected leader among the Creek people. His name, or "Talotisky of the Broken Arrow," might have been given to him by the Cherokee. He was known for his bravery and for leading his people in important events.

The Attack on Buchannan's Station

Buchannan's Station was a small fort built on the edge of the settled lands. It was an important place for people living in the Southwest Territory. On September 30, 1792, Tahlonteeskee and his allies, including the Lower Cherokee, attacked this fort. Their goal was to stop the settlers from moving further into their lands.

What Happened at Buchannan's Station?

The attack on Buchannan's Station was a fierce fight. Tahlonteeskee fought alongside his allies. Sadly, the attack did not succeed. Tahlonteeskee was killed during the battle. This event was a significant moment in the history of the region, showing the conflicts between Native American tribes and the expanding American settlers.

Other Important People in the Conflict

Many brave warriors were part of this battle.

• Pumpkin Boy was a warrior and the brother of a well-known leader named Doublehead. He also died in the fight at Buchannan's Station.
• Siksika was a Shawnee warrior. He was an older brother of the famous leader Tecumseh. Siksika was also killed during this attack.
• John Watts, also called 'Young Tassel', was a Cherokee leader. He was hurt in the battle but survived. John Watts went on to become a very important leader for the Cherokee people.

See also

• Tahlonteeskee (Cherokee chief) (sometimes written as Talotisky), who was a nephew of John Watts.