St. Charles in Arkansas County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Engagement at St. Charles
Photographed By Glenn Mosenthin, February 9, 2022
1. Engagement at St. Charles Marker
Inscription.
Engagement at St. Charles. . Here on June 17, 1862 a Federal fleet of eight vessels attempted to force its way upstream past Confederate shore defenses commanded by Captain Joseph Fry. The Confederates disabled the Union gunboat Mound City with heavy casualties before their positions were overrun by troops of the Forty-sixth Indiana Volunteers. The cannon shot which put the Mound City out of action has been described as the most destructive single shot fired in the Civil War.
Here on June 17, 1862 a Federal fleet of eight vessels attempted to force its way upstream past Confederate shore defenses commanded by Captain Joseph Fry. The Confederates disabled the Union gunboat Mound City with heavy casualties before their positions were overrun by troops of the Forty-sixth Indiana Volunteers. The cannon shot which put the Mound City out of action has been described as the most destructive single shot fired in the Civil War.
Erected 1964 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 17, 1862.
Location. 34° 22.573′ N, 91° 7.598′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Arkansas, in Arkansas County. Marker is at the intersection of Belnap Avenue and NCC Camp Road, on the right when traveling east on Belnap Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 Belnap Avenue, Saint Charles AR 72140, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. View of marker with White River in far background.
Marker was previously knocked down and partially buried at this location.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 26, 2017
3. Marker is next to the White River National Wildlife Refuge offices.
Public domain
4. Battle at St. Charles, White River, Arkansas--Explosion of the 'USS Mound City'
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 26, 2017
5. Engagement at St. Charles Marker (before refurbishment)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 646 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on February 10, 2022, by Ashley Sides of Little Rock, Arkansas. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 3, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.