HR 541: Legacy of the Battle of Brier Creek; honor

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commemorates the Battle of Brier Creek, fought on March 3, 1779, in Screven County during the American Revolutionary War's Southern Campaign. It recounts how British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell defeated American troops led by General John Ashe, describing how the destruction of a bridge and a flanking maneuver led to an American rout. The resolution states that House members join in honoring those who fought in the battle and directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and the press. It does not create any new law, funding, or program; it is a formal statement of recognition and does not mention preservation funding despite discussing the value of preserving the battlefield.

• Formally states that House members join in honoring the history and legacy of those who fought at the Battle of Brier Creek.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.
• Recounts historical background on the battle's role in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolutionary War without creating any new legal requirement.

This mainly affects the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute copies of the resolution. It also speaks to residents of Screven County and others interested in the Brier Creek Battlefield's history and preservation.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect, but it puts the Georgia House on record recognizing the Battle of Brier Creek's historical significance, which could support local efforts around tourism, education, or future battlefield preservation initiatives.

• The whereas clauses describe the battle's history, including British Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell's victory over General John Ashe's American forces on March 3, 1779.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives honor those who fought at Brier Creek and commit to remembering their contributions.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2025-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Jon Burns (R, HD-159)Primary sponsor

• Georgia history
• American Revolution
• Screven County
• battlefield preservation