Date Original
1928
Description
This collection contains a letter and an article related to the Hempstead Rifles.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Hempstead Rifles was raised in Hempstead County, Arkansas, in May of 1861. The company engaged in the Battle of Wilson's Creek on August 10, 1861. It was mustered out of service on September 17, 1861. The Hempstead Rifles No. 2 became the core of Company H of the newly formed 17th Regiment Arkansas Infantry.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.096.021
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Hempstead Rifles roster, SMC.096.021
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Hempstead Rifles roster, 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
