Etowah in Mississippi County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Fighting Near Etowah
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 2, 2021
1. Fighting Near Etowah Marker
Inscription.
Fighting Near Etowah. . An expedition of about 100 soldiers of the Second Missouri Artillery (U.S.) set out from Osceola on April 5, 1864, in pursuit of guerrillas who had just robbed the town. Marching through dense swamps with water from 1 to 3 feet deep, the Missouri troops killed 5 or 6 guerrillas before stopping for the night at a house near Etowah. Maj. J.W. Rabb, fearing attack, set out strong pickets. The guerrillas struck at about 3 a.m. and a furious firefight broke out. The guerrillas fell back, taking their casualties with them. Rabb lost two men.
An expedition of about 100 soldiers of the Second Missouri Artillery (U.S.) set out from Osceola on April 5, 1864, in pursuit of guerrillas who had just robbed the town. Marching through dense swamps with water from 1 to 3 feet deep, the Missouri troops killed 5 or 6 guerrillas before stopping for the night at a house near Etowah. Maj. J.W. Rabb, fearing attack, set out strong pickets. The guerrillas struck at about 3 a.m. and a furious firefight broke out. The guerrillas fell back, taking their casualties with them. Rabb lost two men.
Erected 2010 by Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, Town of Etowah, Preserve America, National Park Service, Department of the Interior. (Marker Number 8.)
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 5, 1864.
Location. 35° 41.977′ N, 90° 14.365′ W. Marker is in Etowah, Arkansas, in Mississippi County. Marker is on Arkansas Route 140 east of Arkansas Route 136. Located at the Garden Point Cemetery (also known as Three Way Cemetery). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4802 AR-140, Etowah AR 72428, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
