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

Historic Wall

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 30, 2010

1. Historic Wall Marker

Inscription. The circular stone wall that encloses the Battle Monument is built of stones from historic structures of Washington County. Some 40 communities are represented, including the pioneer settlements at Cane Hill, Cincinnati, Viney Grove, Rhea's Mill, Mt. Comfort, Springdale, Elkins, Farmington, Fayetteville, and others. The stones are from early schools and churches, mills, postoffices, colleges, stage-coach stations and pioneer homes. They include building stones from old Cane Hill College, Ozark Institute, Salem Camp Ground, Ada and Sweet Home postoffices, the University of Arkansas, and many others. The wall is truly "History in Stone."

Erected by State of Arkansas.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 35° 58.994′ N, 94° 18.595′ W. Marker is in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, in Washington County. It is on East Douglas Street (U.S. 62), on the right when traveling west. Located near the entrance to 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: Battlefield Park (a few steps from this marker); Generals James G. Blunt and Francis J. Herron (a few steps from

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this marker); Rhea's Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General Thomas C. Hindman (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Prairie Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); Morrow House (within shouting distance of this marker); March of the Armies (within shouting distance of this marker); Hindman Hall Museum (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prairie Grove.

Also see . . . Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. (Submitted on September 6, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 30, 2010

2. Historic Wall Marker

Marker seen from near the Battle Monument, in the center of the circular stone wall.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 30, 2010

3. Stone Wall

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,299 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.