Date Original
1957
Description
This collection contains a written manuscript and typed copy of an eyewitness account of the Battle of Pea Ridge and correspondence between the donor and former Arkansas History Commission Director Ted Worley about the manuscript.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Battle of Pea Ridge, also known as the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern, was fought in Benton County, Arkansas from March 7-8, 1862 between the Union Army of the Southwest and the Confederate Army of the West. It resulted in securing Missouri for the Union.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Benton County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.108.004
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Battle of Pea Ridge eyewitness account, SMC.108.004
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Battle of Pea Ridge eyewitness account, 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
