Near New Edinburg in Cleveland County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Cleveland County Battle of Mark's Mill

Photographed by Mark Hilton, August 2, 2018

1. Cleveland County Battle of Mark's Mill Marker

Inscription. The Battle of Mark's Mill, fought here on April 25, 1864, was a complete Confederate victory. General James F. Fagan's Confederate cavalry having surprised and captured a Union army of 2,000 men and 240 wagon loads of supplies. General Powell Clayton, the Union commander, narrowly escaped capture by flight with a handful of his cavalry.

Erected 1936 by 1836 Arkansas Centennial Commission and Arkansas History Commission. (Marker Number E-27.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Arkansas Centennial Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1864.

Location. 33° 47.221′ N, 92° 14.85′ W. Marker is near New Edinburg, Arkansas, in Cleveland County. It is on Old Camden Road 0.4 miles south of Marks Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Old Camden Road, New Edinburg AR 71660, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arkansas’ Gulf Coastal Plain.

It is also in the American South,

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specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Shelby's Approach (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle Had Begun! (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Marks' Mills / Marks Family Experience (approx. ¼ mile away); Witnesses to War (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Battle at Marks' Mill (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Union Wagon Train Leaves Camden (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Battle of Marks' Mill (approx. 0.7 miles away); New Edinburg Commercial Historic District (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Edinburg.

Cleveland County Battle of Mark's Mill Marker among items from the battle and area. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, August 2, 2018

2. Cleveland County Battle of Mark's Mill Marker among items from the battle and area.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, July 5, 2026

3. Cleveland County Battle of Mark's Mill Marker

Battle of Mark's Mill entrance. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, August 2, 2018

4. Battle of Mark's Mill entrance.

Battle of Mark's Mill markers, maps, items from the battle and trail. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, August 2, 2018

5. Battle of Mark's Mill markers, maps, items from the battle and trail.

Nearby State park with markers about the Battle of Marks's Mill. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, August 2, 2018

6. Nearby State park with markers about the Battle of Marks's Mill.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 694 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3. submitted on July 9, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 7, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.