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October 25, 1863

The Action at Pine Bluff was fought when Brigadier General John Sappington Marmaduke’s Confederate cavalry division attacked the small Union garrison under Colonel Powell Clayton, which had occupied Pine Bluff (Jefferson County) following the capture of Little Rock (Pulaski County). Resulting in a Union victory, it was the last sizable military engagement in Arkansas in 1863.

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This panoramic view of the Old Mill in North Little Rock (Pulaski County) shows sculptures by renowned Mexican artist Dionicio Rodriguez in the early 1930s. The Old Mill was featured in the opening credits of Gone with the Wind (1939). Rodriguez created “faux bois” (fake wood) sculptures using reinforced concrete to resemble petrified logs.

 

This panoramic view of the Old Mill in North Little Rock (Pulaski County) shows sculptures by renowned Mexican artist Dionicio Rodriguez in the early 1930s. The Old Mill was featured in the opening credits of Gone with the Wind (1939). Rodriguez created “faux bois” (fake wood) sculptures using reinforced concrete to resemble petrified logs.

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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, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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