Brier Creek, a small stream rising in Warren co., Ga., flowing S. E. for about 100 m., and entering the Savannah river a few miles E. of Jacksonborough. After the American victory on Kettle creek, in February, 1779, Gen. Ashe was sent at the head of about 1,200 continental troops to drive the British from Augusta. The latter, under the command of Gen. Campbell, evacuated the city, retreated to Brier creek, and after crossing destroyed the bridge. Ashe pursued them, arrived at the creek Feb. 27, and while halting to form a camp, March 3, was surprised by 1,800 British under Gen. Prevost, who crossed the stream 15 m. above, made a wide circuit, attacked his rear, and routed him with a loss of about 150 killed and 189 prisoners, besides all the baggage, 7 pieces of cannon, about 500 stand of arms, and much ammunition. The British had only 5 killed and 11 wounded, and were enabled by this victory to reoccupy Augusta and open a free communication with the Indians and tories in Florida, western Georgia, and the Carolinas.