Stuttgart in Arkansas County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Camp Mitchell
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler
1. Camp Mitchell Marker
In August and September, 1862, General Mosby M. Parsons and 800 men of the Missouri State Guard encamped here, after a perilous crossing of the Mississippi River into Desha County. This small force of infantry and artillery blocked enemy threats from Helena toward Clarendon. Here on the Samuel Mitchell Plantation, they found a rare moment of respite to recoup their health and reorganize into Confederate service. Where once this vicinity was a place of peace for those weary soldiers, today it serves as a viable healthcare community. This monument is dedicated to the Missouri Confederate soldiers who lie in unmarked graves here and throughout Arkansas.
Erected 2007 by Grand Prairie Historical Society. Local Businesses, City officials and Physicians Greatfully Acknowledged.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1862.
Location. 34° 31.022′ N, 91° 33.464′ W. Marker is in Stuttgart, Arkansas, in Arkansas County. Marker is on North Buerkle Street (U.S. 63/165) just north of Madison Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1703 N Buerkle St, Stuttgart AR 72160, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies
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More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the Baptist-Health Center- Stuttgart
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler
2. Camp Mitchell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
