Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Scene of Hot Fighting

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023

1. Scene of Hot Fighting Marker

Inscription. This corner was the scene of hot fighting by Confederate troops under Brig. General W. L. Cabell and Federal forces commanded by Colonel M. LaRue Harrison on April 18, 1863.

Erected 1928 by Mildred Lee Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 18, 1863.

Location. 36° 3.953′ N, 94° 9.457′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in Washington County. Marker is on North College Avenue (Business U.S. 71) 0.1 miles north of East Spring Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in front of the Washington County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 280 N College Ave, Fayetteville AR 72701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arkansas College (within shouting distance of this marker); Headquarters House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Civil War Arsenal (within shouting distance of this marker); Wade-Heerwagen House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Ellis Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Butterfield Stage Route

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Archibald Yell (approx. ¼ mile away); First Confederate Company Organized in Washington County (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

Also see . . . Action at Fayetteville (April 18, 1863). The indecisive Action at Fayetteville on April 18, 1863, symbolized the Civil War in Arkansas as well as any other event in the state. (Don Montgomery, Encyclopedia of Arkansas) (Submitted on May 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023

2. Scene of Hot Fighting Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.