Date Original
1868
Description
This collection contains a poem, "The 19th Ioway or the Prairie Grove Fight," dated February 2, 1868.
Biographical/Historical Note
"The 19th Ioway or the Prairie Grove Fight," is attributed to John N. Wyatt. There is no John Wyatt in the 19th Iowa Infantry, however, there is a John White who could possibly be the author. The poem became a popular song and at least four different versions exist.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.051.006
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Battle of Prairie Grove poem, SMC.051.006
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Battle of Prairie Grove poem, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
