Eagle Hotel Marker

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Bentonville in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Eagle Hotel

By Thomas Onions, May 21, 2009

1. Eagle Hotel Marker

Inscription. On the morning of March 6, 1862, Gen. Franz Sigel was eating his breakfast at the Eagle Hotel which stood on this site. He had remained here with 600 men and a battery of six pieces after the main column of his army had passed through Bentonville on its way to Sugar Creek. Confederate troops under Gen. Van Dorn surprised him and forced a hasty retreat. In 1887 Sigel returned to retrace his route and remarked that he had come back to finish his breakfast.

Location. 36° 22.334′ N, 94° 12.608′ W. Marker is in Bentonville, Arkansas, in Benton County. Marker is at the intersection of SW A Street and West Central Avenue, on the right when traveling north on SW A Street. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 West Central Avenue, Bentonville AR 72712, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Benton County National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Benton County Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Terry Block (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Walton's 5 &10 (about 400 feet away); Confederate Memorial (about 500 feet away); Benton County First Court House (about 700 feet away); Big Tree (approx. ¾ mile away); All Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 6 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Bentonville.

By Thomas Onions, May 21, 2009

2. Eagle Hotel Marker

More of an area photo with the columns of the hotel. This photo is taken from the west.

More about this marker. Parking is available across SW A Street or downtown in the Square.

Also see . . .
1. Bentonville Arkansas Visitor's Bureau. The official link to the Bentonville Visitor's Bureau. (Submitted on September 14, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)

2. Franz Sigel. Wikipedia entry for Franz Sigel. (Submitted on September 14, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)

3. Crystal Bridges at the Massey. This link has a history of the Eagle and Massey Hotels by the current occupants. (Submitted on September 14, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)

4. Battle and Campaign of Pea Ridge. This link discusses the battle of Pea Ridge and its after-effects. (Submitted on September 15, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)

By Thomas Onions, May 21, 2009

3. Eagle Hotel Marker

Hotel Massey stands on the site of the Eagle Hotel. This photo is taken from the north and the marker is just behind the column to the right.

Credits. This page originally submitted on September 14, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 926 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.