October 6, 2011

In 1936, in recognition of 100 years of statehood, the Arkansas Centennial Commission placed this large monument to commemorate the 1864 Civil War Engagement at Poison Spring. Today, part of the site of the Confederate victory is preserved by Poison Spring State Park, which, along with Marks’ Mills and Jenkins’ Ferry, makes up the Red River Campaign National Historic Landmark.

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