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

Holcomb's Spring in the Civil War

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023

1. Holcomb's Spring in the Civil War Marker

Inscription. Holcomb's Spring, settled in the 1840s, saw many troop movements during the Civil War. Regular Baptist Church services halted in January 1862, as soldiers entered the area. Confederate troops camped there in October 1862 and July 1863. By February 1863, it was described as “once a beautiful place, now deserted.” Many families abandoned the area by September 1863, and guerrillas were reported there in December. Skirmishes were fought nearby Aug. 30, 1863, and Aug. 24, 1864. Normalcy returned when the Baptist Church services resumed in April 1866.

Erected 2012 by Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission • Shiloh Museum of Ozark History • Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, Inc. • Jon Woods • Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council. (Marker Number 30.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers • 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 January 1862.

Location. 36° 11.189′ N, 94° 7.835′ W.

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Marker is in Springdale, Arkansas, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of East Johnson Avenue and Mill Street, on the right when traveling west on East Johnson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springdale AR 72764, 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.

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Shiloh Memorial Park (a few steps from this marker); Memorial Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Beely-Johnson American Legion Post 139 (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Mill Road/Mill Street (within

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023

2. Holcomb's Spring in the Civil War Marker

shouting distance of this marker); Regular Baptist Church of Shilo (within shouting distance of this marker); Fitzgerald's Station (approx. 1.6 miles away); Rev. James M. Ingram (approx. 3.4 miles away); Wartime Gristmill Destruction (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springdale.

Photographed by Marc Hayot, June 21, 2026

3. Holcomb's Spring in the Civil War Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 368 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on June 21, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas.