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Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Historical Markers

Scores of markers placed by the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission to commemorate the state's rich Civil War history for the statewide observance of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
 
View of marker looking north on U.S. 165. image, Touch for more information
By Mark Hilton, August 26, 2017
View of marker looking north on U.S. 165.
1 Arkansas, Arkansas County, Gillett — 10 — Battle of Arkansas Post
On U.S. 165 at State Route 169, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 165.
2 Arkansas, Ashley County, Hamburg — 98 — Ashley County in the Civil War / 3rd Arkansas Infantry Regiment
On East Jefferson Street east of North Oak Street, on the left when traveling east.
3 Arkansas, Baxter County, Mountain Home — 68 — Skirmishes Near Mountain Home
On South Main Street (Business U.S. 62) at East 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
4 Arkansas, Benton County, Gravette — 144 — Camp Jackson / Confederate Dead
On Georgia Flat Road (County Road 503) at Kane Road (County Road 422), on the left when traveling west on Georgia Flat Road.
5 Arkansas, Benton County, Lowell — 107 — Mudtown
On Jackson Place north of McClure Avenue (County Road 923), on the left when traveling north.
6 Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — 59 — Camp Halleck at Osage Springs
On West New Hope Road at South Osage Springs Drive, on the right when traveling west on West New Hope Road.
7 Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — 83 — Van Winkle's Mill
On State Highway 12, 0.1 miles west of Van Winkle Place Road, on the left when traveling west.
8 Arkansas, Boone County, Everton — 31 — Skirmish at Rolling Prairie
On Rally Hill Road, 0.1 miles east of Meeks Creek Road South, on the right when traveling east.
9 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — 26 — Boone County Men Served Both Armies / Military Activity in Boone County
On North Main Street south of West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
10 Arkansas, Calhoun County, Hampton — 123 — Calhoun County in the Civil War
On West Main Street (U.S. 278) at Hunt Street, on the right when traveling north on West Main Street.
11 Arkansas, Carroll County, Berryville — 17 — Berryville In The Civil War
On South Main Street (U.S. 62) south of West Church Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
12 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — 94 — 1st Arkansas Cavalry (U.S.)
On State Highway 187 at Mockingbird Lane, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 187. Reported missing.
13 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — 18 — Civil War Healing
On Main Street (State Highway 23) south of Spring Street, on the right when traveling south.
14 Arkansas, Carroll County, Green Forest — 22 — Skirmish At Yocum Creek
On Tommy Ratzlaff Avenue south of East Main Street (U.S. 62), on the right when traveling south.
15 Arkansas, Chicot County, Lake Village — 79 — Lakeport in the Civil War
Near State Highway 142, 0.9 miles east of Robert Mazzanti Road (Parish Road 505).
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16 Arkansas, Clark County, Caddo Valley — 65 — Confederate Manufacturing / The Military Road
On Valley Street (U.S. 67) 0.1 miles south of Malvern Road, on the left when traveling south.
17 Arkansas, Clark County, Okolona — 124 — Skirmishes at Okolona / Fighting at Elkins' Ferry
On South Main Street (Arkansas Route 51) south of East 4th Street, on the left when traveling south.
18 Arkansas, Cleburne County, Heber Springs — 49 — The Civil War in Cleburne County / Troops Raised in Cleburne County
On West Main Street at South 4th Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
19 Arkansas, Cleveland County, New Edinburg — 76 — Battle of Marks' Mills / Marks Family Experience
On Old Camden Road, 0.8 miles south of Marks Cemetery Road, on the left.
20 Arkansas, Columbia County, Magnolia — 24 — Gen. John Porter McCown
Near South Washington Street at East Ross Street, on the right when traveling south.
21 Arkansas, Conway County, Morrilton — 131 — Lewisburg in the Civil War
On East Burrow Road west of South Bridge Street (State Route 9), on the left when traveling west.
22 Arkansas, Conway County, Plummerville — 100 — Conway County in the Civil War / Murder of John Clayton
On Sardis Road (County Road 61) at Puddin Drive, on the right when traveling west on Sardis Road.
23 Arkansas, Craighead County, Jonesboro — 95 — Last Confederate Veteran
Near Kellers Chapel Road, 0.1 miles west of Chapel Hill Drive, on the left when traveling west.
24 Arkansas, Craighead County, Jonesboro — 96 — Troops Raised in Craighead County
On Southwest Drive south of East Highland Drive, on the right when traveling north.
25 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — 127 — Van Buren Raid
Near North 3rd Street, 0.1 miles south of Knox Street, on the left when traveling south.
26 Arkansas, Crittenden County, Marion — 62 — The Sultana Tragedy
Near Arkansas Route 77 north of East Military Road, on the right when traveling south.
27 Arkansas, Cross County, Wittsburg — 28 — Wittsburg in the Civil War
On State Highway 163, 2.2 miles south of Highway 64, on the left when traveling south.
28 Arkansas, Dallas County, Fordyce — 106 — Road to Marks' Mills / Battle of Marks' Mills
On North Main Street north of East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
29 Arkansas, Dallas County, Leola — 117 — Skirmish at Guesses Creek
On County Road 409, 1.6 miles south of Cunningham Street, on the left when traveling south.
30 Arkansas, Dallas County, Tulip — 48 — Arkansas Military Institute / Tulip in the Civil War
On Arkansas Route 9, 0.2 miles north of County Road 409.
31 Arkansas, Desha County, Kelso — 64 — Skirmish at Amos Bayou
On Kelso Road, 0.3 miles east of State Route 1, on the right when traveling east.
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32 Arkansas, Drew County, Monticello — 91 — Drew County Troops
On South Main Street (State Highway 83) south of East Shelton Street, on the right when traveling south.
33 Arkansas, Faulkner County, Conway — 82 — Cadron in the Civil War
Near State Highway 319 at Cadron Settlement Lane, on the right.
34 Arkansas, Faulkner County, Conway — 78 — Faulkner County in the Civil War
Near Bruce Street.
35 Arkansas, Franklin County, Ozark — 120 — Skirmishes at Roseville
On East River Street east of South 1st Street, on the right when traveling east.
36 Arkansas, Fulton County, Mammoth Spring — 93 — Civil War in Fulton County / Action at Salem
On U.S. 63, 0.1 miles north of Main Street (State Route 9), on the right when traveling north.
37 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — 99 — Skirmish at Farr's Mill
On Central Avenue (Arkansas Route 7) north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
38 Arkansas, Grant County, Leola — 112 — Confederate Headquarters / Confederate Flank Attack
Near Arkansas Route 229, 0.4 miles north of Lee Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
39 Arkansas, Grant County, Leola — 110 — General Samuel Rice / Confederate Cannons Captured
Near Arkansas Route 46, 2 miles south of Arkansas Route 291, on the right when traveling south.
40 Arkansas, Grant County, Leola — 113 — Jenkins Ferry / Pontoon Bridge
On Highway 46, 2 miles south of Highway 291, on the right when traveling south.
41 Arkansas, Grant County, Leola — 115 — Officers Killed / Union Wounded
On Arkansas Route 46 at County Road 6, on the right when traveling south on State Route 46.
42 Arkansas, Grant County, Leola — 114 — Refugee Children / Supplies Destroyed
On Arkansas Route 46 at Arkansas Route 291, on the right when traveling south on State Route 46.
43 Arkansas, Grant County, Prattsville — 116 — Clash at Whitten's Mill
Near U.S. 270 west of Salburnit Road (State Route 291), on the right when traveling west.
44 Arkansas, Greene County, Paragould — 57 — 5th Arkansas Infantry Regiment
On County Road 628 south of White Road, on the right when traveling south.
45 Arkansas, Hot Spring County, Malvern — 122 — Bridging the Ouachita River
On Pavilion Road east of Martin Luther King Boulevard (Business U.S. 270), on the left when traveling east.
46 Arkansas, Howard County, Center Point — 126 — Howard County in the Civil War
On U.S. 278 at 1st Street, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 278.
47 Arkansas, Independence County, Batesville — 14 — Batesville During The Civil War
On South 9th Street north of Vine Street, on the left when traveling north.
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48 Arkansas, Izard County, Calico Rock — 140 — Military Activity at Calico Rock / Bushwhackers
On Arkansas Route 56 south of Pirates Place, on the right when traveling south.
49 Arkansas, Izard County, Lacrosse — 86 — Wild Haws in the Civil War
On Lacrosse Road at County Road 57, on the left when traveling north on Lacrosse Road.
50 Arkansas, Jackson County, Jacksonport — 60 — Shelling of Jacksonport
On Avenue Street, 0.1 miles west of Adams Street, on the right when traveling west.
51 Arkansas, Jefferson County, Pine Bluff — 29 — Boone-Murphy House / Union Strategy and Pine Bluff
On West 4th Avenue east of South Oak Street, on the right when traveling east.
52 Arkansas, Johnson County, Clarksville — 103 — Clarksville in the Civil War / Depredations
On West Main Street (U.S. 64) at South Fulton Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
53 Arkansas, Lafayette County, Stamps — 139 — Pioneering Legislators
Near McKamie Road (Arkansas Route 53) 0.3 miles south of Magnolia Street, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
54 Arkansas, Lawrence County, Smithville — 142 — Skirmish Near Smithville / Capt. Wiley C. Jones
On Smithville Cemetery Road south of State Route 115, on the right when traveling south.
55 Arkansas, Lawrence County, Smithville — 141 — The Civil War in Lawrence County / Skirmishes in Lawrence County
On Arkansas Route 115 at Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on State Route 115.
56 Arkansas, Lee County, Moro — 44 — Moro in the Civil War / Prelude to Helena
On Front Street at South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Front Street.
57 Arkansas, Lincoln County, Tyro — 81 — The Orphan Company
Near Madison Road, 0.2 miles south of State Route 54.
58 Arkansas, Little River County, Richmond — 42 — Confederate Camp at Richmond / Richmond Church and Cemetery
Near Old Richmond Road (County Road 17) 1.6 miles south of County Road 714, on the right when traveling south.
59 Arkansas, Logan County, Paris — 47 — Skirmish at Haguewood Prairie
On East Walnut Street (State Highway 22/109) near Airport Industrial Road.
60 Arkansas, Lonoke County, Austin — 138 — Austin in the Civil War
On Arkansas Route 38 at Ray Sowell Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 38.
61 Arkansas, Lonoke County, Carlisle — 90 — Action at Ashley's Station
On South Court Street at West Durkee Street, on the right when traveling south on South Court Street.
62 Arkansas, Lonoke County, Lonoke — 16 — Hicks' Station in the Civil War
On SE Front Street (U.S. 70) 1 mile east of Honeysuckle Lane, on the left when traveling east.
63 Arkansas, Madison County, Huntsville — 54 — Huntsville Massacre
On West War Eagle Avenue at West Main Street (Business U.S. 412), on the right when traveling west on West War Eagle Avenue.
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64 Arkansas, Madison County, Huntsville — 53 — Isaac Murphy / Governor Isaac Murphy
On West War Eagle Avenue at West Main Street (U.S. 412), on the right when traveling west on West War Eagle Avenue.
65 Arkansas, Marion County, Yellville — 46 — Yellville In The Civil War / Troops Raised In Marion County
Near Potter Lane at State Route 14, on the left when traveling east.
66 Arkansas, Miller County, Rondo — 7 — Confederate Records Stored at Rondo
Near McClure Road at Cobb Lane, on the left when traveling east.
67 Arkansas, Mississippi County, Etowah — 8 — Fighting Near Etowah
On Arkansas Route 140 east of Arkansas Route 136.
68 Arkansas, Mississippi County, Osceola — 11 — Fighting Near Osceola
On Arkansas Route 198 east of County Road 661, on the left when traveling east.
69 Arkansas, Monroe County, Clarendon — 63 — Clarendon in the Civil War
On Madison Street at North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Madison Street.
70 Arkansas, Montgomery County, Mount Ida — 133 — Montgomery County in the Civil War
On George Street west of East Street, on the right when traveling west.
71 Arkansas, Nevada County, Prescott — 108 — Action at Moscow / Moscow Church and Cemetery
On Nevada 23 Road (Arkansas Route 23) north of County Road 423, on the left when traveling north.
72 Arkansas, Nevada County, Prescott — 45 — Skirmishes at Prairie D'Ane
On Blevins Road (U.S. 371) west of Interstate 30, on the right when traveling west.
73 Arkansas, Newton County, Jasper — 111 — Civil War in Newton County / Newton County Civil War Troops
On Court Street (State Highway 7) at Stone Street (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling east on Court Street.
74 Arkansas, Ouachita County, Bragg City — 25 — 1st Kansas Colored Infantry
On Arkansas Route 24, 0.8 miles south of Ouachita Road 62, on the right when traveling south.
75 Arkansas, Perry County, Perryville — 74 — Perry County in the Civil War
On West Main Street at North Plum Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.
76 Arkansas, Phillips County, Barton — 84 — Lick Creek Skirmish
On Arkansas Route 85, 1.2 miles south of Old Little Rock Road, on the right when traveling north.
77 Arkansas, Phillips County, Helena — 51 — Seven Confederate Generals
On Walnut Street at Porter Street, on the right when traveling north on Walnut Street.
78 Arkansas, Phillips County, Helena — 52 — U.S.C.T. in Helena
On York Street east of Beech Street, on the right when traveling east.
79 Arkansas, Pike County, Murfreesboro — 55 — Henry Merrell / Royston Factory Mill
On Courthouse Square at South Washington Avenue (State Route 301), on the left when traveling east on Courthouse Square.
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80 Arkansas, Poinsett County, Harrisburg — 69 — Confederate Headquarters in Harrisburg
On Market Street at North Main Street, on the left when traveling west on Market Street.
81 Arkansas, Polk County, Mena — 130 — Polk County in the Civil War
On Sherwood Avenue west of Mena Street, on the left when traveling west.
82 Arkansas, Pope County, Pottsville — 121 — Potts Family in the Civil War
On East Ash Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on East Ash Street.
83 Arkansas, Pope County, Russellville — 101 — Pope County in the Civil War / Pope County Militia War
Near Lake Front Drive, 0.2 miles west of River Lane.
84 Arkansas, Prairie County, DeValls Bluff — 2 — DeValls Bluff in the Civil War
On Main Street (State Highway 33) at Prairie Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
85 Arkansas, Prairie County, DeValls Bluff — 41 — Memphis and Little Rock Railroad
On Main Street (State Highway 33) at Snyder Road, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
86 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Jacksonville — 85 — Bayou Metre Hornets
On North First Street (State Highway 161) at Gregory Place, on the right when traveling north on North First Street.
87 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Jacksonville — 135 — Confederates at Bayou Meto
On Division Street at South Second Street, on the right when traveling east on Division Street. Reported missing.
88 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Jacksonville — 118 — Marmaduke-Walker Duel
On South First Street (Arkansas Route 161) at Lakeshore Drive, on the right when traveling south on South First Street.
89 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Jacksonville — The Little Rock CampaignThe Struggle for Arkansas's Capital
Near South First Street (State Road 161) north of Lakeshore Drive, on the right when traveling north.
90 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Downtown — 105 — Arkansas in the Battle of New Market
On 13th Street at South Arch Street, on the right when traveling west on 13th Street.
91 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Downtown — 67 — Fort Steele
On West 16th Street just east of South Gaines Street, on the right when traveling west.
92 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Macarthur Park — 1 — The Arsenal Crisis
Near East 9th Street.
93 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Macarthur Park — 73 — The Camden Expedition
Near East 9th Street.
94 Arkansas, Pulaski County, North Little Rock — 34 — C.S.S. Pontchartrain
Near Riverfront Drive east of Riverfront Place when traveling south.
95 Arkansas, Pulaski County, North Little Rock — 36 — Confederate Fortifications
On North Magnolia Street south of West F Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
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96 Arkansas, Pulaski County, North Little Rock — 35 — Huntersville
Near Riverfront Drive east of Riverfront Place when traveling south.
97 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — 129 — Camp Shaver
On U.S. 62 at Ring Drive, on the left when traveling east on U.S. 62.
98 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — 102 — Capture of Missouri "Swamp Fox"
On North Bettis Street at East Everett Street on North Bettis Street.
99 Arkansas, Saline County, Benton — 92 — 11th Arkansas Infantry, C.S.A.
On Dogwood, 0.1 miles east of Arkansas Highway 5, on the right when traveling east.
100 Arkansas, Saline County, Benton — 109 — George M. Holt / William Ayers Crawford
On Military Road at Old Congo Road, on the right when traveling north on Military Road.

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