Berryville in Carroll County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Berryville In The Civil War
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, December 19, 2020
1. Berryville In The Civil War Marker
Inscription.
Berryville In The Civil War. . Both U.S. and C.S. troops rendezvoused in Berryville during the Civil War. By 1865, most of the town was in ruins. U.S. units were stationed here in 1863-64, including the 1st and 2nd Arkansas Cavalry, 6th and 8th Missouri State Militia, and Gaddy's Home Guards. On April 16, 1864, Confederate guerrillas attacked a detachment of the 2nd Arkansas foraging on the Osage branch of King's River. Six Union soldiers and six black teamsters died during the fight. The Union casualties, and others who died at the post, are buried in the city cemetery.
Both U.S. and C.S. troops rendezvoused in Berryville during the Civil War. By 1865, most of the town was in ruins. U.S. units were stationed here in 1863-64, including the 1st and 2nd Arkansas Cavalry, 6th and 8th Missouri State Militia, and Gaddy's Home Guards. On April 16, 1864, Confederate guerrillas attacked a detachment of the 2nd Arkansas foraging on the Osage branch of King's River. Six Union soldiers and six black teamsters died during the fight. The Union casualties, and others who died at the post, are buried in the city cemetery.
Erected 2011 by Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, Carroll County Historical and Genealogical Society, Arkansas Humanities Council, Preserve America, NPS. (Marker Number 17.)
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 April 16, 1864.
Location. 36° 21.878′ N, 93° 34.054′ W. Marker is in Berryville, Arkansas, in Carroll County. Marker is on South Main Street (U.S. 62) south of West Church Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Located in Fountain Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Berryville AR 72616, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, December 19, 2020
2. Berryville In The Civil War Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 348 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
