 During this time, the Second Indian War was beginning to rage in the Southeastern United States.Battle of Hobdy's Bridge

On February 10, 1837, the Battle of Hobdy's Bridge occurred after a force of over 100 American militiamen under Captain Jack Cooper intercepted about 75 Creek Indians making their way to Florida.After locating the site of the Creek camp, the militia divided into two groups to converge on the refugees by surprise.