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

Battle of Prairie Grove

December 7, 1862

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 30, 2010

1. Battle of Prairie Grove Marker

Inscription. The battle on this field was fought between the Confederate army of General T.C. Hindman (Arkansas) and Federal forces commanded by Generals James G. Blunt (Kansas) and F.J. Herron (Iowa). Battlefield Park occupies the approximate center of the Confederate position. From 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. the contest was between Herron, attacking from the north, and the Confederate defenders of this ridge. From 2 o'clock until dark, the battle was chiefly against Blunt's army, attacking from the northwest. Hindman reported that he had 11,000 troops engaged. Blunt's report gives his force as 8,000 and Herron's as 5,000. The Confederate loss in killed, wounded, and missing was 1,317. The Federal loss was 1,148. During the night of December 7-8 the Confederate army withdrew to Van Buren.

Erected by State of Arkansas.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Battlefield Trails - Civil War series list.

Location. 35° 59.004′ N, 94° 18.619′ W. Marker is in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of East Douglas Street (U.S. 62), on the right when traveling west on East Douglas Street. Located at the entrance to

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Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Prairie Grove AR 72753, 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 walking distance of this marker: Major General Thomas C. Hindman (a few steps from this marker); March of the Armies (a few steps from this marker); Rhea's Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Generals James G. Blunt and Francis J. Herron (within shouting distance of this marker); Battlefield Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Blunt's Attack (within shouting distance of this marker); Hindman Hall Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); General Shaver's Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prairie Grove.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Battle of Prairie Grove by Markers

Also see . . .
1. Prairie Grove Battlefield Park. (Submitted on September 2, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Battle of Prairie Grove. From the Encyclopedia of Arkansas. (Submitted on September 2, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Markers and Monuments in front of Visitor Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 30, 2010

2. Markers and Monuments in front of Visitor Center

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,284 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.