Center Point in Howard County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Howard County in the Civil War
Erected 2015 by Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, People of Center Point and Howard County, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. (Marker Number 126.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 11, 1863.
Location. 34° 1.61′ N, 93° 56.862′ W. Marker is in Center Point, Arkansas, in Howard County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 278 and 1st Street, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 278. Located near a gazebo in a small, corner park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville AR 71852, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. Center Point (a few steps from this marker).
Regarding Howard County in the Civil War. At the time of the Civil War, Baker Springs was a spa/resort about 10 miles west of Umpire and a mile north of U.S. Highway 278. The Skirmish at Baker's Springs included over 100 union troops from the 2nd Kansas cavalry, led by Capt E.A Baker who set up an ambush near the springs. Baker raided where Capt. J.B. Williamson and some of his men were camped. Six Confederates, including Capt. Williamson, were killed and over 20 were taken as prisoners. The Confederate casualties were buried on a hill overlooking the springs and the Union casualties were buried down near the Baker Creek. In recent times a local farmer supposedly used a tractor and pushed the Union markers into the creek.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.