Jacksonport in Jackson County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Surrender at Jacksonport
Here on June 5, 1865 Confederate General Jeff Thompson formally surrendered the army of Northern Arkansas to Union military authorities. More than five thousand officers and enlisted men who served under Thompson were paroled here, as were several hundred more Confederate soldiers from other commands.
At the time of surrender the Confederates were almost without food and weapons, and had no equipment except dugout canoes. General Jeff Thompson made his farewell address to his men from the deck of a steamboat.
Erected 1965 by Arkansas Civil War Centennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is June 5, 1865.
Location. 35° 38.395′ N, 91° 18.606′ W. Marker is in Jacksonport, Arkansas, in Jackson County. Marker can be reached from Avenue Street west of Dillard Street, on the right when traveling west. Located within Jacksonport State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Avenue Street, Newport AR 72112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Jacksonport Civil War Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson Guards Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacksonport in the Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); Building the City (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Jacksonport State Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Port of Jacksonport (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonport.
Additional commentary.
1. Markers temporarily removed.
The historical and interpretive markers between the old Jackson County Courthouse and the Visitors Center (under construction) have been temporarily removed to safeguard them. They should be reinstalled soon.
— Submitted April 12, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 12, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 2. submitted on April 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on April 12, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4. submitted on April 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 5. submitted on December 9, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on April 12, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.