American Civil War Monument
Erected in memory of the significant pain and lasting effects suffered by the people of Pocahontas and Randolph County during the Civil War.
(side 2)
Site of the capture of Confederate General Jeff Thompson, who was known as the "Missouri Swamp Fox."
(side 3)
Site of the St. Charles Hotel, which served as area headquarters for both Union and Confederate Generals during the American Civil War.
(plaque)
American Civil War Monument
Given to the City of Pocahontas, June 2015,
through the gifts of
The Pocahontas Rotary Club
Dr. Patrick Carroll
Five Rivers Historic Preservation, Inc.
John and Mary Helen Jackson
Frank and Kaye Bigger
Don and Ruth Ann Cox.
Erected 2015 by The Pocahontas Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list.
Location. 36° 15.683′ N, 90° 58.179′ W. Marker is in Pocahontas, Arkansas, in Randolph County. Memorial is at the intersection of East Everett Street and North Bettis Street, on the left when traveling west on East Everett Street. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of the St. Charles Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Capture of Missouri "Swamp Fox" (a few steps from this marker); Lewis deMun (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Randolph County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Randolph County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Futrell Pharmacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Spinnenweber and Peters Equine Store and Merchantile (within shouting distance of this marker); Sanitary Barber Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pocahontas.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on April 28, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 27, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
