Near Osceola in Mississippi County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Fighting Near Osceola
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 2, 2021
1. Fighting Near Osceola Marker
Inscription.
Fighting Near Osceola. . In late July 1864, Missouri Union cavalry headed south into Mississippi County to hunt for bands of guerillas. On August 2, they encountered Confederate pickets near Osceola and pursued them to the main force led by Captains Charles Bowen and H.M. McVeigh. Lt. Col. John Burriss Missourians charged the Confederate camp, scattering the men in every direction. Seven Southern soldiers died in the fight and 25 became prisoners of war, including Bowen, who in 1861 had recruited and led a local company, the "Osceola Hornets." Burris lost no men.
In late July 1864, Missouri Union cavalry headed south into Mississippi County to hunt for bands of guerillas. On August 2, they encountered Confederate pickets near Osceola and pursued them to the main force led by Captains Charles Bowen and H.M. McVeigh. Lt. Col. John Burriss Missourians charged the Confederate camp, scattering the men in every direction. Seven Southern soldiers died in the fight and 25 became prisoners of war, including Bowen, who in 1861 had recruited and led a local company, the "Osceola Hornets." Burris lost no men.
Erected 2010 by Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, Osceola-South Mississippi County Chamber of Commerce, Preserve America, National Park Service, Department of the Interior. (Marker Number 11.)
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 month for this entry is July 1864.
Location. 35° 39.289′ N, 89° 55.509′ W. Marker is near Osceola, Arkansas, in Mississippi County. Marker is on Arkansas Route 198 east of County Road 661, on the left when traveling east. Located at Sans Souci Landing along the Mississippi River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Osceola AR 72370, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Marker with the Mississippi River in background.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 2, 2021
3. Fighting Near Osceola Marker looking west.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
