Near Jonesboro in Craighead County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Civil War Action in Western Craighead County

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

1. Civil War Action in Western Craighead County Marker

Inscription. On June 17th 1862, the First Wisconsin Cavalry, US saw action against 30th Ark Inf. and 6th MO Militia CSA. The overall commanders were Confederate General M. Jeff Thompson and US Colonel Edward Daniels. Federal forces bivouacked at Jonesboro learned of a Confederate Camp west of Jonesboro. Federals attacked the Confederate forces were ready for them. The Federals low on ammunition was ordered to a sabre charge ordered by Capt. Henry Harnden driving the Confederates from the field. After the action LTC Alex Waugh and Col. R. H. Paramore were captured by First Wisconsin Cav. Scout Ed Abbey-Ten Confederates were captured west of Cole Hill near Cache River Bridge. Other action: May 5-9, 1864 the 1st Wis. Cav. on a scouting for Confederates in western Craighead County. May 10, 1865, Colonel Henry Harnden was with the forces that captured Confederate President Jefferson Davis to help end the Civil War in Irwinville, GA.
North East Arkansas Southern Heritage Foundation
Pres. W. Danny Honnoll-Sec/Treas. M. Ray Jones

Col. Robert G. Shaver Camp #1655, SCV
James W. Honnoll Chapter #2607 UDC
North East Arkansas Civil War Heritage Trails Committee
2016

Erected 2016 by North East Arkansas Southern Heritage Foundation • Col. Robert G. Shaver

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Camp #1655, Sons of Confederate Veterans • James W. Honnoll Chapter #2607, United Daughters of the Confederacy • North East Arkansas Civil War Heritage Trails Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 17, 1862.

Location. 35° 51.041′ N, 90° 49.684′ W. Marker is near Jonesboro, Arkansas, in Craighead County. Marker is at the intersection of East Kings Highway (Arkansas Route 18/91) and Jacksonport Road (County Road 118), on the left when traveling east on East Kings Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bono AR 72416, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Last Confederate Veteran (approx. 6.2 miles away); Nash-Reid-Hill House (approx. 6.8 miles away); In Memoriam United Spanish War Veterans (approx. 6.9 miles away); The Arkansas (approx. 6.9 miles away); Craighead County 9/11 Memorial (approx. 6.9 miles away); Flames of Freedom (approx. 6.9 miles away); LTC Teddy W. Pylant (approx. 6.9 miles away); Craighead County Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jonesboro.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

2. Civil War Action in Western Craighead County Marker

Officers in Western Craighead County Action image. Click for full size.

Unknown via HathiTrust Digital Library; Wikipedia; and Ohio State University (Public Domain), circa 1860/65

3. Officers in Western Craighead County Action

Composite of Union Col. Edward Daniels (left), Union Col. Henry Harden (center) and Confederate Gen. Meriwether Jeff Thompson (right).

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.