Jacksonport in Jackson County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Jacksonport in the Civil War

Courtesy of Wally Smith, Facility Manager., December 19, 2009

1. Jacksonport in the Civil War Marker

Inscription. Jacksonport was one of the main mustering points for the Confederate army in Arkansas. Throughout the war both armies contended for possession of this strategic port located at the center of the White and Black river trade. The Confederate attack on Helena was planned here in 1863 by Generals Sterling Price and Theophilus H. Holmes.
At various times Jacksonport was headquarters for such noted military leaders as Frederick Steele, Earl Van Dorn, John S. Marmaduke, Dandridge McRae and Jo Shelby.

Erected 1965 by the Arkansas Civil War Centennial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 35° 38.381′ N, 91° 18.642′ 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: 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. Building the City (a few steps from this marker); Jackson Guards Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacksonport Civil War Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Jacksonport State Park

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Surrender at Jacksonport (within shouting distance of this marker); The Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Port of Jacksonport (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonport.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

2. Jacksonport in the Civil War Marker

Marker pole on right, marker removed for construction purposes. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 9, 2018

3. Marker pole on right, marker removed for construction purposes.

The facility manager for Jacksonport State Park shows where the marker was located. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 9, 2018

4. The facility manager for Jacksonport State Park shows where the marker was located.

Construction has temporarily required removal of markers at the State Park while a visitors center is constructed, the Jackson Guards Confederate Monument & Cannon relocated, and new landscaping and walkways are built.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

5. Jacksonport in the Civil War Marker

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 312 times since then and 43 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, 4. submitted on April 12, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 5. submitted on April 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.