The Battle of Blue Licks was fought on August 19, 1782, near the Licking River in what is now Kentucky. This clash involved a group of American frontiersmen led by Colonel Daniel Boone against a coalition of British troops and Native American warriors, including Shawnee and Wyandot fighters. The American forces embarked on a campaign to seek revenge against the Native Americans who had attacked their settlements. The battle opened with a surprise attack as the Americans crossed the river and were ambushed by their enemies entrenched across the ford.

The confrontation resulted in a decisive victory for the British-allied forces, effectively pushing back the American frontiersmen. The Americans suffered significant casualties, with estimates ranging from 60 to over 100 men killed. This event was notable not only for its tactical implications but also for marking a poignant moment in the region's ongoing conflict between settlers and Native Americans, further complicated by the political landscape following the Treaty of Paris.

Though the Siege of Yorktown had effectively ended major military operations between Britain and the Continental Army, local skirmishes such as those at Blue Licks continued as settlers sought to expand westward. The battle is often overshadowed by earlier major engagements, yet it highlights the complex interactions and ongoing hostilities that affected the settlement and governance of the newly formed United States in its formative years.