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Today in History: British Troops Capture Fort Peter in Georgia

1/13/2026

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On January 13, 1815, British forces captured Fort Peter in St. Marys, Georgia, marking the only battle of the War of 1812 fought in the state. This attack occurred after the Treaty of Ghent was signed but before its ratification, allowing the British to blockade American transportation along the Intracoastal Waterway.

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On January 13, 1815, British forces captured Fort Peter in St. Marys, Georgia, marking the only battle of the War of 1812 fought in the state. This attack occurred after the Treaty of Ghent was signed but before its ratification, allowing the British to blockade American transportation along the Intracoastal Waterway.