Bentonville in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Eagle Hotel

Photographed by Thomas Onions, May 21, 2009

1. Eagle Hotel Marker

Inscription. On the morning of March 6, 1862, Gen. Franz Sigel was eating his breakfast at the Eagle Hotel which stood on this site. He had remained here with 600 men and a battery of six pieces after the main column of his army had passed through Bentonville on its way to Sugar Creek. Confederate troops under Gen. Van Dorn surprised him and forced a hasty retreat. In 1887 Sigel returned to retrace his route and remarked that he had come back to finish his breakfast.

Erected 1962 by Pea Ridge Memorial Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is March 6, 1862.

Location. 36° 22.334′ N, 94° 12.608′ W. Marker is in Bentonville, Arkansas, in Benton County. It is at the intersection of SW A Street and West Central Avenue, on the right when traveling north on SW A Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 West Central Avenue, Bentonville AR 72712, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northwest Arkansas,

on the Ozark Plateau,

in the Cherokee Heritage Region,

and in Osage Territory.

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It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ozarks.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Meteor Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Benton County National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Benton County Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Peoples Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Terry Block (about 400 feet away); Bentonville's Early History (about 400 feet away); The Lawson Building (about 400 feet away); Famous Outlaws that Robbed Bentonville (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bentonville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Walton's 5 & 10 (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. Parking is available across

Photographed by Thomas Onions, May 21, 2009

2. Eagle Hotel Marker

More of an area photo with the columns of the hotel. This photo is taken from the west.

SW A Street or downtown in the Square.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The list is markers installed by the Pea Ridge Memorial Association from 1962-1964 on the Pea Ridge Campaign.

Also see . . .
1. Bentonville Arkansas Visitor's Bureau. The official link to the Bentonville Visitor's Bureau. (Submitted on September 14, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)

2. Franz Sigel. Wikipedia entry for Franz Sigel. (Submitted on September 14, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)

Photographed by Thomas Onions, May 21, 2009

3. Eagle Hotel Marker

Hotel Massey stands on the site of the Eagle Hotel. This photo is taken from the north and the marker is just behind the column to the right.

Photographed by Marc Hayot, August 6, 2026

4. Eagle Hotel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 2,327 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. 4. submitted on August 6, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.