Bragg City in Ouachita County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
1st Kansas Colored Infantry
Photographed By Adrianne M. Toney, M.A., June 20, 2012
1. 1st Kansas Colored Infantry Marker
The Battle Cry as the Union Soldier fled the battle field on April 18, 1864 was, "Remember Poison Spring".
We Remembered.
The 1st Kansas Colored Infantry, a regiment that included many former Arkansas slaves, was formed in August 1862, the first black unit recruited during the war. 1st Kansas troops were the first black men to see combat, losing 10 killed and 12 wounded in a victory at Island Mound, Mo., Oct. 28, 1862. Victories at Cabin Creek and Honey Springs, Indian Territory, followed in 1863. The 1st Kansas lost 117 dead and 65 wounded at Poison Spring, Ark., April 18, 1864; many men were slain as they lay wounded after the battle, killed by Confederate troops.
Erected 2011 by Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, Zion Hill Human Services Agency, Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council. (Marker Number 25.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1862.
Location. 33° 39.158′ N, 92° 58.241′ W. Marker is in Bragg City, Arkansas, in Ouachita County. Marker is on Arkansas Route 24, 0.8 miles south of Ouachita Road 62, on the right when traveling south. When heading South on Hwy 24 the Marker and American Flag are close to Bragg
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ouachita County Poison Springs Battlefield (approx. 2.1 miles away); Order of Battle (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Civil War Battle of Poison Spring - April 18, 1864 (approx. 2.2 miles away); Forage Party Routed! (approx. 2.2 miles away); The First Kansas (approx. 2.2 miles away); Federal Forage Party Departs Camden April 17, 1864 (approx. 2.2 miles away); Confederate and Federal Forces Engage (approx. 2.2 miles away); Engagement at Poison Springs (approx. 2.2 miles away).
More about this marker. The marker has been placed on private property donated by Mr. Early Foremen and Family for the establishment of Uncommon Valor Memorial Park.
Regarding 1st Kansas Colored Infantry. The significance of this marker is monumental, as it recognizes the 1st Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry as the "First" men of color to see battle in the Civil War and more specifically their participation in the Battle of Poison Spring which took place in Ouachita County where the marker now is placed.
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Photographed By Adrianne M. Toney, M.A., June 20, 2012
2. 1st Kansas Colored Infantry Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2012, by Adrianne M. Toney, M.A. of Camden, Arkansas. This page has been viewed 1,622 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2012, by Adrianne M. Toney, M.A. of Camden, Arkansas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
