Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

Local Address:

506 East Douglas

Prairie Grove, AR 72753

Phone: 479-846-2990

Website Address: http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield/

Hours of Operation:

Museum open daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p. m.

Picnic Area and Restrooms open daily 8:00 a.m. to One hour after sunset.

Description: Prairie Grove is recognized nationally as one of America's most intact Civil War battlefields. The park protects the battle site and interprets the Battle of Prairie Grove, where on December 7, 1862, the Confederate Army of the Trans-Mississippi clashed with the Union Army of the Frontier resulting in about 2,700 casualties in a day of fierce fighting.

Fees: see website.

Civil War Roundtable of Northwest Arkansas

Email:  drm22252@pgtc.net

Local Address:

PO Box 2947

Fayetteville, AR 72702

Northwest Arkansas Civil War Heritage Trail

Name: Alan Thompson

Phone: 479-846-2990

Email: alan.thompson@arkansas.gov
 

Description: The Northwest Arkansas Civil War Heritage Trail serves Benton, Carroll, Boone, Marion, Washington, Madison, Newton, Searcy and Van Buren counties.

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