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Date Original
1990
Description
This map shows battle sites, camp sites, and other key points from the Civil War from the years of 1862 to 1864. In addition, it shows the locations of historical markers for the Civil War, with each point of interest being described on the back. The back of the map also features portraits of four Generals involved in the events described, including Confederate Generals McCulloch, Waite, and Van Dorn, and U.S. General Curtis, as well as a picture of a monument to Confederate soldiers, and sheet music for the Confederate song, "The Bonnie Blue Flag."
Biographical/Historical Note
During the Civil War, Benton County experienced widespread destruction and severe food shortages. It was situated between Unionist and strongly Confederate regions, and subjected to foraging from soldiers of both sides, guerrilla warfare, and outlaws not loyal to either side. It was the site of numerous conflicts and battles, including the Battle of Pea Ridge. Many of Benton County’s Unionist citizens fled the hotly contested area, and Bentonville, its most populous city, was one of the first two cities in the U.S. to be burned because of the war (the other city was Fayetteville in Washington County). Even after the war, many of the exiled population did not return.
Physical Description
Map, 23" x 17"
Keywords
Maps; American Civil War; Military camps; Guerrillas; Battlefields
Contributor
The Peel House Foundation; Community Publishers, Inc.
Geographical Area
Benton County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
Map2243_2
Resource Type
Image
Collection
Map collection
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Benton County at War, 1862-1864, Map2243, Map collection, 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 501-682-6901 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
Additional Content
Keywords
Maps; American Civil War; Military camps; Guerrillas; Battlefields