Pocahontas in Randolph County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Camp Shaver

By Craig Doda, April 6, 2019

1. Camp Shaver Marker

Inscription. Col. Robert G. Shaver established a camp near Pocahontas to train troops for the 7th Arkansas Infantry, C.S.A., including two Randolph County companies. With 1,250 men and officers, the 7th was one of the largest regiments raised in Arkansas. They trained at Camp Shaver under Gen. William Hardee and many died of disease there. Moving east of the Mississippi River, the regiment had heavy losses at Shiloh and Perryville, was nicknamed "the Bloody 7th” and was consolidated with the 6th Arkansas. Both Confederate and Union troops used the camp throughout the war.

Erected 2015 by Arkansas Civil Wsr Sequicentennial Commission. (Marker Number 129.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 36° 15.471′ N, 90° 59.492′ W. Marker is in Pocahontas, Arkansas, in Randolph County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 62 and Ring Drive, on the left when traveling east on U.S. 62. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pocahontas AR 72455, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Birthplace Of A Legend (approx. 2.1 miles away); Powhatan Courthouse State Park (approx. 14.1 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2020, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio, U.S.A.. This page has been viewed 28 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on November 11, 2020, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio, U.S.A.. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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