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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBW3_chalk-bluff_Piggott-AR.html
Named for the white clay which resembles chalk, this magnificent bluff is one of the most important historical landmarks in Arkansas. At this point the St. Francis River cuts through Crowley's Ridge from west to east and forms the boundary between…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3IY_beginning-point-of-the-louisiana-purchase-survey_Holly-Grove-AR.html
This stone marks the base established Nov.10,1815from which the lands of the Louisiana Purchase were surveyed by the United States Engineers. The first survey from this point was made to satisfy the claims of the soldiers of the war of 1812 with l…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM368_spirit-of-the-american-doughboy_Fort-Smith-AR.html
Dedicated to the memory of our comrades who entered the service of their country from Fort Smith, Arkansas and who gave their lives in the World War.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2PJ_chalk-bluff-crossing-and-town_Piggott-AR.html
Since Crowley's Ridge provided the only natural route for north-south travel across the lowlands of northeastern Arkansas, an Indian trail and later a military road crossed the river here. About 1840 Abraham Seitz established a ferry which was lat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2PI_chalk-bluff-in-the-civil-war_Piggott-AR.html
In April 1863 a Confederate army of 5000 men commanded by General John S. Marmaduke advanced into Missouri. Forced to retreat before superior Union forces, the Confederates on May 1-2 fought a successful delaying action here while their army cross…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2PE_chalk-bluff-in-the-civil-war_Piggott-AR.html
On March 10, 1863 Union cavalry captured the ferry after a three-hour fight. They burned buildings and stores of corn in Chalk Bluff and destroyed a large uncompleted ferry boat. Two weeks later on March 24 Union cavalry returned to Chalk Bluff an…