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January 2, 1863

The Skirmish at White Springs took place at the start of Brigadier General John S. Marmaduke’s Expedition into Missouri. Shelby reported only one Confederate casualty for this engagement, an enlisted man from Elliott’s Battalion. Shelby also reported twenty Federal troops killed and approximately twenty wounded, plus the capture of an unspecified number of prisoners.

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Parnell Springs Hotel

For approximately fifty years, Parnell Springs, located in Bradley County, was a thriving community and health resort. By the 1880s, the waters of the springs had brought large numbers of people to the area seeking a cure for their ailments. A hotel, shown here in 1906, and other overnight accommodations were constructed. Ownership of the springs changed several times over the years, and hard times and declining patronage resulted in the closing of the resort in the 1930s. Only the springs remain today.

 

For approximately fifty years, Parnell Springs, located in Bradley County, was a thriving community and health resort. By the 1880s, the waters of the springs had brought large numbers of people to the area seeking a cure for their ailments. A hotel, shown here in 1906, and other overnight accommodations were constructed. Ownership of the springs changed several times over the years, and hard times and declining patronage resulted in the closing of the resort in the 1930s. Only the springs remain today.

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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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