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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNO5_blochers-arkansas-battery_Prairie-Grove-AR.html
Blocher's Arkansas Battery was the focal point of the Union attacks. A sergeant in the battery reported:"...The enemy advanced upon us with their artillery, under cover of their infantry, until within range of our battery when they opened a most d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNN6_archibald-borden-house_Prairie-Grove-AR.html
The heaviest casualties were around the Archibald Borden house and orchard. The first house was burned the day after the battle. Mr. Borden built this house on the site of the original in 1872. Charles W. Walker, 34th Arkansas Infantry, recalled:"…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNN4_the-lords-vineyard_Prairie-Grove-AR.html
This 2-story log house and out-buildings were erected by John Latta about 1834 on Evansville Creek, 12 miles southwest of this spot. The Latta settlement was called Vineyard from "The Lord's Vineyard." Vineyard was the first postoffice in Washingt…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNN3_morrow-house_Prairie-Grove-AR.html
This house, built about 1855, was the home of the John Morrow family, and originally stood on Cove Creek 9 miles south of here. On the night before the battle of Prairie Grove, Confederate General T.C. Hindman met with his division and brigade com…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNN2_historic-wall_Prairie-Grove-AR.html
The circular stone wall that encloses the Battle Monument is built of stones from historic structures of Washington County. Some 40 communities are represented, including the pioneer settlements at Cane Hill, Cincinnati, Viney Grove, Rhea's Mill, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNMG_general-shavers-headquarters_Prairie-Grove-AR.html
During the Battle ofPrairie GroveGen. Robt. G. Shaverestablished his head-quarters underthis treeDec. 7, 1862This spot marked byU.D.C.June 20, 1932.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNME_blunts-attack_Prairie-Grove-AR.html
From this spot the observer is viewing the terrain over which General James C. Blunt's 1st Division advanced on the afternoon of December 7, 1862, to attack the Confederate left and relieve the pressure on General F.J. Herron's 2nd and 3rd divisio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNL6_generals-james-g-blunt-and-francis-j-herron_Prairie-Grove-AR.html
General James G. BluntGeneral Blunt of Kansas commanded the First Division of the Federal army in the battle of Prairie Grove. He was made Brigadier General in April 1862 and given command of all Kansas troops. His army was at Cane Hill December 6…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNL5_rheas-mill_Prairie-Grove-AR.html
This tower was the chimney of Rhea's Mill, which stood 6 miles northwest of this spot. The mill was operated by the Federal army before and after the battle of Prairie Grove. General Blunt's supply train was at Rhea's during the battle, under guar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNL4_major-general-thomas-c-hindman_Prairie-Grove-AR.html
Thomas C. Hindman commanded the Confederate army in the battle of Prairie Grove. He was born 1828 in Tennessee. Served in the War with Mexico, later moving from Mississippi to Helena, Ark. Was elected to Congress in 1859. In 1861 he entered the Co…
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