Pine Bluff in Jefferson County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Battle of Pine Bluff

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 10, 2010

1. Battle of Pine Bluff Marker

Inscription. During the morning and early afternoon of October 25, 1863, Colonel Powell Clayton commander of federal troops occupying Pine Bluff, successfully repulsed a three-pronged confederate attack of forces of General John S. Marmaduke. Cotton bales hastily placed around the courthouse and surrounding streets provided an effective barricade for union defenders. Confederate loss: 41 killed, wounded, and captured.

Erected 1976 by Jefferson County History Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1863.

Location. 34° 13.773′ N, 92° 0.207′ W. Marker is in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, in Jefferson County. It is on West Barraque Street just west of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the grounds of the courthouse near the West end of building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pine Bluff AR 71601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Arkansas Delta

and in the Quapaw Homeland.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally,

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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: Auguste La noir de Serville (a few steps from this marker); A Memorial to the War that United the North and South (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson County First Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Barraque Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saenger Theatre (about 500 feet away); Joseph Bonne Cabin (about 500 feet away); Saint Andrew's — A Black Episcopal Mission (approx. 0.3 miles away); Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pine Bluff.

Other markers no longer nearby. Dedicated to Miss Willie K. Hocker (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Dedicated to Miss Willie K. Hocker (was within

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 10, 2010

2. Battle of Pine Bluff Marker

Looking East on West Barraque Street toward the intersection with North Main Street. Marker is on the left.

shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 3,058 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.