Historical Markers and War Memorials in Augusta, Arkansas
Augusta is the county seat for Woodruff County
Augusta is in Woodruff County
Woodruff County(13) ► ADJACENT TO WOODRUFF COUNTY Cross County(18) ► Jackson County(16) ► Monroe County(17) ► Prairie County(12) ► St. Francis County(9) ► White County(20) ►
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Near Arkansas Route 33 at Woodruff Road (County Road 165), on the right when traveling north.
As Maj. Gen. Frederick Steele's Union army marched into southwest Arkansas in the spring of 1864, Col. C.C. Andrews was ordered to lead an expedition to Woodruff County. The column's orders were to keep Brig. Gen. Dandridge McRae from recruiting . . . — — Map (db m116643) HM
On Arkansas Route 33 at Woodruff Road (County Road 165), on the right when traveling north on State Route 33.
Col. Christopher C. Andrews led 231 men of the 3rd Minnesota Infantry and 8th Missouri Cavalry to Woodruff Co. on April 1, 1864, to disrupt recruiting by Confederate Gen. Dandridge McRae. Marching 12 miles north of Augusta, and almost capturing . . . — — Map (db m116188) HM
On North 5th Street (Business Highway 64) at Magnolia Street, on the right when traveling north on North 5th Street.
Much of the history of Augusta lies beneath these
grounds. It was the burial ground for the
Chickasaws before the first settlers. The earliest
extant gravestone is Penelopy Simmons, who
operated a hotel in Augusta and died in 1852.
First . . . — — Map (db m116627) HM
On North 3rd Street (Business U.S. 64) at Walnut Street on North 3rd Street.
The church was organized in 1861, by its first
pastor, Rev. S.W. Davies. The foundation was
apparently laid in 1861. It was completed in
1871. Woodrow Wilson, as a youth, worshiped
here while his brother-in- law, Rev. A.R. Kennedy.
was . . . — — Map (db m116633) HM
On South 1st Street at East Locust Street, on the right when traveling south on South 1st Street.
Chickasaws and Quapaws crossed the White River
here to visit, long before the first settlers. First
post office, named Chickasaw Crossing in Feb. 1848,
was soon changed to Augusta. Steamboats
docked here to deliver goods and left with . . . — — Map (db m116629) HM
On Main Street at North 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Thomas Hough founded Augusta in 1848, naming
it after his favorite cousin, Miss Augusta Cald,
of Virginia. For generations it was known as
Chickasaw Crossing. The first settlers came in
1820. It was incorporated in 1861. During the
Civil . . . — — Map (db m116630) HM
On North 3rd Street north of Spruce Street, on the right when traveling north.
Noted architect: Charles L. Thompson, Nov 30, 1901
Thomas Hough, founder of Augusta in 1848
built his home on this location before the Civil
War. During the Federal occupation Gen. Frederick
Steele headquartered here. Woodruff County was . . . — — Map (db m116628) HM
On North 3rd Street north of Spruce Street, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of all the valiant men and women of Woodruff Co. who defended their ideals and served their country during time of war. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten — — Map (db m117719) WM
