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

Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 30, 2010

1. Cumberland Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Site of the first
Cumberland Presbyterian
Church. Used as
a hospital during
the battle of Prairie
Grove 1862 marked
by Prairie Grove
Chapter U.D.C. 1930.

Erected 1930 by Prairie Grove Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 35° 58.547′ N, 94° 19.116′ W. Marker is in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of West Buchanan Street (U.S. 62) and Katie Smith Street, on the right when traveling west on West Buchanan Street. 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

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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: Dr. James W. and Joy Nelson Webb (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Spring (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1959 Prairie Grove Telephone Co. Phone Booth (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hindman Hall Museum (approx. 0.7 miles away); General Shaver's Headquarters (approx. 0.7 miles away); Battlefield Park (approx. 0.7 miles away); Battle of Prairie Grove (approx. 0.7 miles away); March of the Armies (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prairie Grove.

Also see . . . Prairie Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church — "Chapel on the Prairie".

PG Cumberland Presbyterian Church is now, "Chapel on the Prairie", and has undergone restoration.For those who don't already know it, The Church as been disbanded and is no longer a Cumberland Presbyterian Church. It is now under the ownership of Marcus Nall. He has done a wonderful job restoring
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 30, 2010

2. Cumberland Presbyterian Church Marker
this historic landmark and we're proud of the work he has done!

(Submitted on May 30, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas.)

Current Cumberland Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 30, 2010

3. Current Cumberland Presbyterian Church

The wartime log structure stood on the same site as the current church. General Hindman used the church as his headquarters during the battle.

Photographed by Marc Hayot, May 30, 2026

4. Cumberland Presbyterian Church Marker

The marker is low to the ground by the intersection of West Buchanan Street and Kate Smith St.

Photographed by Marc Hayot, May 30, 2026

5. Cumberland Presbyterian Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,094 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on September 9, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 11, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on May 30, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.