Arkansass 27th state park, prairie grove battlefield, commemorates a civil war battle, where, on december 7, 1862, union and confederate forces suffered about 2,700 casualties. It is a place of industrial cities, small towns, isolated farms, crumbling asylums, forgotten graveyards and scores of places where the dead do not rest in peace. Closely associated with the activities of the southern memorial association sma and its efforts to commemorate southern war casualties, it was listed on the national register of historic places on june 3, 1993. Dec 01, 2012 2012 prairie grove battlefield civil war reenactment. Haunted northwest arkansas by bud steed, paperback barnes.
Prairie grove battlefield american battlefield trust. Stories say the prairie grove battlefield is one of the most haunted places in arkansas. The arkansas cw crew went ghost hunting in prairie grove battle field. This hallowed ground guides to civil war battlefields. The recollections of caldonia ann borden brandenburg 3. Walking trails, home tours and a selfguided driving tour begin at hindman hall, the parks visitor center. Hindman units involved army of the frontier transmississippi.
Prairie grove battlefield state park battlefield trail. An easy to read ghost novel intertwined with historical eleme. Prairie grove battlefield state park on highway 62 at prairie grove includes much of the area of heaviest fighting in the december 7, 1862, battle of prairie grove that effectively removed northwest arkansas as a route for confederate troops to use to invade missouri. Prairie grove battlefield, arkansas was the site where union and confederate forces suffered about 2700 casualties on december 7, 1862.
Other individuals asked the state of arkansas to provide funds for the park. Arkansas paranormal investigations, a group based out of benton county set up their ghost hunting gear. Prairie grove battlefield state park acw, washington county, arkansas by justin fisher. I do civil war living and right now i am working on wright a civil war ghost book. Prairie grove is a city in washington county, arkansas, united states. Prairie grove state battlefield park is owned and administered by the state of arkansas. Dec 07, 2012 two good books on prairie groveand a wargame by brett schulte on december 7, 2012 2 comments for those of us with civil war interests, december 7 also conjures up images of the greatest single march in the entire civil war, and it didnt involve jacksons foot cavalry. If there was ever a place where ghosts might roam, then custer battlefield is such a place.
Find cheap deals and discount rates that best fit your budget. Api provides professional, confidential on site investigations of reported paranormal activity using state of the art electronic equipment. With more than 900 acres, this park commemorates the site of the battle of prairie grove, where on december 7, 1862, confederate and union forces clashed in a fierce day of fighting that resulted in 2,700 casualties. Ghost hunters detect paranormal activity on camera at. The gently sloping trail loops through both open and shaded areas and passes by numerous interesting historic buildings and under large. It is simply a must read and an excellent traveling companion for anyone who plans to visit these. Earl hess with 3 authorcollaborators published wilsons creek, pea ridge, and prairie grove civil war battlefield guides in 2006.
Union and confederate troops fought around the house and orchard, suffering hundreds of casualties. Attractions near prairie grove airlight outdoor telephone booth. Okay, im so sorry for all of the color tone shifting in this video. A museum, home tours and interactive maps are also available. Both met along the high ground near prairie grove, halfway between fort smith and the missouri border. Prairie grove battlefield park 805 e douglas st prairie grove ar 72753. Prairie grove battlefield state park was the site of the battle of prairie grove which took place in 1862 and resulted in over 2,700 casualties.
We are amateurs at the paranormal hunting but it is lot of fun for the. On december 7, 1862, confederate and union forces met in a bloody battle along a series of low ridges near prairie grove, arkansas. Prairie grove state battlefield park the awkward globetrotter. Prairie grove battlefield state park is an arkansas state park located next to prairie grove. Prairie grove is recognized nationally as one of america s most intact civil war battlefields. Authentic, expansive, and well preserved, prairie grove is known as one of americas most intact civil war battlefields. Prairie grove battlefield state park arkansas state parks. American hauntings teas check out our eerie selection of mysterious blends, plus these unique tea gift boxes. The spirit of soldiers who died in the battle of prairie grove are believed to haunt the battleground. Friends of prairie grove pound, tss paranormal investigators, friends of prairie grove. Prairie grove battlefield state park preserves the site of the civil war battle of prairie grove in northwest arkansas. The park spans a large amount of land and contains a visitor center, museum, several monuments, a driving tour and a collection of period buildings and homes. Arkansas has some very spooky haunted places that you can visit and a few where. The union army of the frontier and the confederate army of the transmississippi fought one of the most.
War soldiers are said to haunt the battlefields of pea ridge and prairie grove. Prairie grove battlefield state park protects the battle site and interprets the battle there, the last major civil war engagement in northwest arkansas. A battlefield guide, with a section on wire road this hallowed ground. This battle marked the last major civil war engagement. By that time, herron had arrived from missouri and joined blount. Ghosts still roam the prairie grove battlefield youtube. Book now your hotel in prairie grove and pay later with expedia. Prairie grove battlefield state park, an arkansas state park.
Be prepared to walk approximately 1mile round trip along the paved battlefield trail. Our goal is to assist you in understanding what is happening and ease your fear of the unknown. Prairie ghosts most of the photographs on this page are from the prairies of the u. Enjoy our haunting flavors handcrafted, organic loose leaf teas and discover why its the drink of choice for ghost hunters. A battlefield guide, with a section on wire road by richard w. The book presents key stops on each battlefield, vignettes for troop encounters, site orientations, and historic field landmarks. The battle of prairie grove was the last time two armies of almost equal strength faced each other for control of northwest arkansas and missouri. The battle was a significant southern victory of the red river campaign. The climax is his description of the battle of prairie grove which is done in a superb fashion detailing the tactics and strategy from both perspectives. Prairie grove is recognized nationally as one of americas most intact civil war battlefields. View all hotels near prairie grove battlefield state park on tripadvisor. Hindman units involved army of the frontier transmississippi army strength 9,216. A yankee cavalryman views the battle of prairie grove jstor. The battle of prairie grove, arkansas, december 7, 1862.
Acwsc, friends of prairie grove, pgbsp, adpt, preserve america geo coordinates. Haunted northwest arkansas haunted america and millions of other books. Haunted battlefield tour planned for prairie grove battlefield. In the bayonet or retreat by artist andy thomas depicting the 37th illinois volunteer regiment at the battle of prairie grove, arkansas, union troops from the command of brig. The haunted battlefield tour is in reminiscence of what happened at battle of prairie grove. The prairie grove battlefield was the site of the one of the bloodiest civil war. Book details, wilsons creek, pea ridge, and prairie grove. Discover the history that happened here during a guided tour of prairie grove battlefield state park.
On one hand the authors, historians at the prairie grove battlefield state park, did their duty and reported all their knowledge about the battle and the land it was fought on, but on the other hand the statements go on and on without any variation. Prairie grove battlefield park 805 e douglas st prairie. Join facebook to connect with keiana mccoy and others you may know. Hindman attempted to prevent the juncture of two federal forces under generals james g. They influenced the course of the first half of the. Below, the reconstructed borden house as it appears today in prairie grove state park.
Mar 21, 2009 one of my favorite websites to visit is american hauntings, a. On labor day, the park hosts tens of thousands of visitors the annual clothesline fair, one of the top arts and crafts venues in the south. The prairie grove lions club made it a priority to care for the hallowed battle site. Prairie grove december 7, 1862 american battlefield trust.
The battle of prairie grove was a battle of the american civil war fought on december 7, 1862, that resulted in a tactical stalemate but essentially secured northwest arkansas for the union. Prairie grove battlefield state park encyclopedia of. The borden house at prairie grove battlefield state park, photo by. I had no idea the history of air rifles was such a long one, but theyve got guns dating back a few hundred years. The park, located about 10 miles west of fayetteville on u. Prairie grove battlefield state park is a popular dog friendly hike in prairie grove, ar.
Though the battle was a tactical draw, it was a strategic victory for the federal army as they remained in possession of the battlefield and confederate fortunes in northwest arkansas declined markedly from that point on. The haunted heart of illinois there are secrets that hide among the fields, forests, and farms that are found on the windswept prairie of central illinois. Read the fulltext online edition of wilsons creek, pea ridge, and prairie grove. Recognized nationally as one of americas most intact civil war battlefields, prairie grove battlefield state park protects the battle site and interprets the battle of prairie grove, where on december 7, 1862, the confederate army of the transmississippi clashed with the union army of the frontier in a day of fierce fighting resulting in about 2,700 casualties. Hess 2006, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. I visited the prairie grove state park battlefield recently and his book helped me to understand exactly what happened on this fateful day of december 7, 1862. Find hotels in prairie grove battlefield state park with the location, starrating and facilities you need. You can also book private parties with professionals who train you how to. The battle secured northwestern arkansas for the union. Francis herron briefly penetrate the confederate line at the borden house. The haunted battlefield of prairie grove paranormal. The battle of prairie grove, december 7, 1862, has commanded the attention of. The borden house the borden house was the epicenter of what one historian has called one of the most intense firefights west of the mississippi during the dec. Made from wood from a haunted house that was built in 1914, these boxes.
A complex battlefield was formed with hindman on the ridge of prairie grove to the south, blunts forces coming in for the northwest and herrons troops who had pulled back to the northeast. The park protects the battle site and interprets the battle of prairie grove, where on december 7, 1862, the confederate army of the transmississippi clashed with the union army of the frontier resulting in about 2,700 casualties in a day of fierce. See more ideas about american civil war, war and civil war photos. United daughters of confederacy prairie grove, arkansas. Prairie grove battlefield state park, near the borden house sponsor.
Founded in 2005, dedicated to the betterment of the prairie grove public library. Fields of blood is an awesome book, filled to the brim with surprises. Prairie grove, arkansas wikipedia republished wiki 2. Established in 1908 as a park where old veterans held reunions, it became a state park to help visitors understand the battle and its place in civil war history as well as how the war changed the lives of the civilians in the arkansas ozarks. The battle of prairie grove marked the last major civil war engagement in northwest arkansas. Washington county, arkansas genealogy familysearch wiki. View all attractions near prairie grove airlight outdoor telephone booth on tripadvisor. Prairie grove was the site of the battle of prairie grove during the american civil war. Two good books on prairie groveand a wargame tocwoc a. Troy taylor heads up the website, as well as a few ghost tours, ghost hunts and conferences in the decatur, illinois area. Fayetteville confederate cemetery encyclopedia of arkansas. Ghost hunting edition prairie grove battlefield state.
Prairie grove battlefield, arkansas legends of america. A battlefield guide, with a section on wire road 2006. It is part of the northwest arkansas region, and home to prairie grove battlefield state park. The fayetteville confederate cemetery in fayetteville washington county is the final resting place of confederate soldiers who died throughout northwestern arkansas. Ghost hunters detect paranormal activity on camera at prairie grove battlefield. Theres this issue with my camera where it picks up random color tones and it keeps screwing with the quality. Prairie grove december 7, 1862 american battlefield trusts map of the battle of prairie grove maj. Prairie grove battlefield state park would like to invite everyone to the haunted battlefield tour on saturday october 22 nd, starting at 7 p. The parks scenic and educational 1mile battlefield trail is paved and ada compliant.
A stateoftheart visitors center, staffed by friendly and helpful staff members, offers information on a driving and walking tour of the battlefield. This book is an eye opener, that takes you deep into the campaign. In the united states, some of these areas but not all are found in nebraska, kansas. The confederate army of the transmississippi and the union army of the frontier suffered. The last little bit of information i want to include on this is a letter from a private that fought in the battle to try to give you a little bit better of an idea as to the horrors that happened in the bloodiest battle of the american civil war. Its highly recommended that you visit the battlefield if you are in the area as it makes for a very interesting day out.
Wilsons creek, pea ridge, and prairie grove were three of the most important battles fought west of the mississippi river during the civil war. Prairie grove battlefield state park arkansas civil war. Battlefield state park archives prairie grove, arkansas. Wilson s creek, pea ridge, and prairie grove were three of the most important battles fought west of the mississippi river during the civil war. Prairie grove battlefield state park currently protects the battle site and interprets the battle of prairie grove, where on december 7, 1862, the confederate army of the transmississippi clashed with the union army of the frontier resulting in more than 2,500 casualties. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Whether youre searching for hotels in prairie grove battlefield state park on business, or hunting for a family getaway, prairie grove battlefield state park hotel options are only a click away.
As the sun set on december 7, 1862, at prairie grove, the rattle of musketry and the boom of cannon came to an end. They influenced that region by shaping union military. On december 7th, 1862 the united states of america and the confederate states. The rebels established their line of battle on a wooded high ridge northeast of prairie grove church.
Prairie grove airlight outdoor telephone booth 2020 all. Along side the battlefield resides the custer national cemetery where 5,000 veterans and their family members are interred. The extended title of michael banasiks embattled arkansas. The prairie grove campaign of 1862 is misleading, but in a very good way. The states only civil war battlefield state park is located in prairie grove and offers miles of hiking trails, a historic driving tour, historic period buildings, a museum, and many special programs throughout the year. Browse expedias selection of 258 hotels and places to stay in prairie grove. Taylor has also written quite a number of books on ghosts, most recently he penned sex and the supernatural. Arkansas state parks 1 capitol mall little rock, arkansas 72201 18882872757 tdd email protected. The battle of prairie grove by cal kinzer, robert serio. The battle of poison spring was fought in southern arkansas on april 18, 1864 and is the focus of claims that confederate troops murdered captured black union soldiers. The battle of prairie grove left ghosts behind 4029 news. Prairie grove battlefield state park of arkansas explore.
Civil war battle of prairie grove ar brief description. Haunted northwest arkansas by bud steed, paperback. The author does not just cover the prairie grove campaign, instead extending his coverage to the entire war in transmississippi arkansas, missouri, kansas, and the indian territory from just after the battle of pea ridge through the end of 1862. According to stories from visitors and employees the dead are restless at little bighorn. These 1hour tours with park interpreters are offered on select dates. Ghost hunters detect paranormal activity on camera at prairie. To most civil war students, the prairie grove campaign is a matter of general thomas hindman heading up to nw arkansas, fighting a battle with general james blunt, being beaten, and retreating. If ghosts do exist, it seems like a civil war battlefield would have a few. The battlefield is, in my opinion, one of the greatest stateowned civil war battlefield in the nation.