Fort Smith in Sebastian County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Battle of Massard Prairie

Photographed by Michael Manning, April 18, 2011

1. Battle of Massard Prairie Marker

Inscription. On July 27, 1864 Confederates led by Gen. Richard M. Gano surprised an outpost of the Sixth Kansas Cavalry at nearby Caldwell's Place. The Federal force was routed with a loss of 25 killed and wounded, 127 prisoners and much equipment. The Confederates lost 34 men.

Erected 1976 by United Daughters of the Confederacy, Varina Jefferson Chapter 252, Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 27, 1864.

Location. 35° 18.683′ N, 94° 22.876′ W. Marker is in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in Sebastian County. It is on Morgans Way 0.1 miles west of Red Pine Drive. To reach Massard Prairie Battlefield Park travel south on Red Pine Drive from Geren Road. At the end of Red Pine Drive turn right on Morgans Way. The battlefield park is directly ahead. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Smith AR 72908, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Arkansas

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River Valley,

in the Cherokee Heritage Region,

and in Osage Territory.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Christ the King Catholic Church (approx. 3.9 miles away); Oak Cemetery (approx. 4.2 miles away); Harold Adams Office Building (approx. 4.7 miles away); Immaculate Conception Church in 1906 (approx. 5.4 miles away); The New Theatre in 1911 (approx. 5½ miles away); Texas Corner in 1958 (approx. 5½ miles away); Fort Towson Trail (approx. 5.6 miles away); Great Cyclone at Fort Smith (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Smith.

Photographed by Michael Manning, April 18, 2011

2. Battle of Massard Prairie Marker

Photographed by Michael Manning, April 18, 2011

3. Battle of Massard Prairie Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2012, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,853 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2012, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.