
Confederate Attack - March 7, 1862 ~ Garfield, AR
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YoSam.
N 36° 27.237 W 094° 00.913
15S E 409027 N 4034778
Quick Description: The battle begins as the Confederates come down the Telegraph Road from the North
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 3/18/2015 6:24:41 AM
Waymark Code: WMNHE1
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Long Description:County of markers: Benton County
Location of markers: Elkhorn Tavern, Old Wire Rd. & Park Military Rd., Pea Ridge National Battlefield
Markers erected by: National Park Service
Marker text:
Confederate Attack
MARCH 7, 1862
At Williams Hollow, one mile north, the Confederate left wing divided in preparation for battle.
1. A column of artillery and infantry advanced up the hollow.
2. Another followed Telegraph Road.
3. The third cut over Pea Ridge.
4. Confederates drove back a small Unon force posted by the provost marshal.
5. Union reinforcements arrived. The battle raged until evening.
All units moves, elaborate map and details can be seen at the Civil War Trust site