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March 19, 1863
The Skirmish at Frog Bayou took place in Crawford County. Colonel Marcus LaRue Harrison of the First Arkansas Cavalry (US) sent regular patrols from Fayetteville (Washington County), and one of these, in mid-March 1863, moved south into Crawford County. There, they discovered a party of the enemy, whom they surprised completely, killing or mortally wounding ten Confederates. The Federals also reported killing three horses and injuring five, as well as capturing camping equipment and arms.
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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, and audio files, so check back frequently to see what’s new.
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