Helena in Phillips County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Helena, Arkansas
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 25, 2017
1. Helena Marker in new location at Arkansas Visitors Center.
At this site on the southern tip of Crowley’s Ridge, Indians of the Hopewell Culture lived about 500 B.C. Evidences of their settlements still remain in mounds nearby. In 1541 when Hernando De Soto crossed the river near here, he found the Casqui and Pacaha Indians and held the first Christian service west of the Mississippi River. In 1673 Marquette and Joliet visited here during their exploration. The city was laid out in 1820 and incorporated in 1856. On July 4, 1863, in the Battle of Helena Union forces repulsed a Confederate attempt to retake the city. Seven Confederate generals came from Phillips County.Erected 1965 by Arkansas Civil War Centennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1838.
Location. 34° 30.215′ N, 90° 36.301′ W. Marker is in Helena, Arkansas, in Phillips County. Marker is at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr Drive (Business U.S. 49) and Business U.S. 49, on the right when traveling west on Martin Luther King Jr Drive. Marker has been moved,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Union Army Marches Into Helena (approx. 0.4 miles away); Seizing Freedom (approx. 0.9 miles away); Helena's Contraband Camps (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Hard Road to Equal Rights (approx. 0.9 miles away); Freedom in Helena! (approx. 0.9 miles away); Becoming Soldiers (approx. 0.9 miles away); Holding the Little Rock Road (approx. one mile away); African American Troops Held This Ground (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helena.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, January 17, 2012
2. Helena, Arkansas Marker in former location.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 25, 2017
3. Marker now located at the new Arkansas Welcome Center.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, January 17, 2012
4. Former location of the Helena, Arkansas Marker.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, January 17, 2012
5. Helena, Arkansas Marker
Crossroads of the Past
All displays can be seen at the Train Depot part of the Delta Cultural Center Museum in Helena, AR.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, January 17, 2012
6. Helena, Arkansas Marker
Evidence of early American Indians in Helena.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, January 17, 2012
7. Confederate Generals from Phillips Co. Arkansas
Thomas Hindman, Charles Adams, Daniel Govan, Archibald Dobbins, James Tappan, Lucius Polk and Patrick Cleburne
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, January 17, 2012
8. Brigadier General Daniel Govan
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, January 17, 2012
9. Brigadier General Charles Adams
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, January 17, 2012
10. Brigadier General Archibald Dobbins
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, January 17, 2012
11. Brigadier General Lucius Polk
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, January 17, 2012
12. Brigadier General James Tappan and Major General Patrick Cleburne
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, January 17, 2012
13. Major General Thomas Hindman
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2017. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,397 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 25, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 2. submitted on January 23, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 3. submitted on August 25, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on January 23, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
