The battle of prairie grove by cal kinzer, robert serio. 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. Battle of prarie grove page with battle maps, history articles, photos, and other helpful web links related to this 1862 civil war battle in arkansas. History and the historical accounts of prairie grove. Prairie grove battlefield much of the eastern end of the prairie grove battlefield has been preserved as an arkansas. The extended title of michael banasiks embattled arkansas. The park had an event on the sunday before labor day so the road for the driving tour was unavailable but my son and i took the onemile trail loop that covered the main area of combat at the civil war battle of prairie grove.
The city of prairie grove is more than just a place to call home, its a lifestyle. This battle marked the last major civil war engagement. A museum, home tours and interactive maps are also available. Spotlight on history battle of prairie grove, arkansas. 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. Prairie grove battlefield state park, prairie grove, arkansas. Wilsons creek, pea ridge, and prairie grove will, therefore, fill an embarrassing void in our practical knowledge of the war, provide a better understanding of the three battles, enhance our ability to analyze early military strategy in the west, and promote a deeper. While tactically indecisive, the battle secured the union control of northwestern arkansas. Prairie grove battlefield state park arkansas state parks. The author does a masterful job in depicting the battle and its unit actions, regiment by regiment, and artillery battery by battery. Prairie grove battlefield state park is located at 506 e.
She was not the only young spectator at the battle, but she did have one of the. Dec 03, 2019 darkness ended the engagement with the confederates still holding the high ground at prairie grove. Prairie grove battlefield state park is an arkansas state park located next to. Located on highway 62 in prairie grove, arkansas, the park features walking trails through key battle areas, a driving tour, historic structures, picnic areas and. Stand with the stonewall brigade at first bull run, test the mettle of the iron brigade in its first action at brawners farm, charge through the cornfield at antietam, and lead hardfighting westerners into battle at pea ridge, perryville, and prairie grove.
We offer the ability to search by first name, last name, phone number, or business name. Regimental fire and fury civil war battle scenarios volume 1. The battle began at dawn on december 7, with the defeat of union cavalry by confederate mounted soldiers a mile south of the prairie grove. The research and writing of the book has been underway for a number of years and it sounds like this one will be as thorough and enjoyable as sheas earlier history of the battle of pea ridge. 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. A division of union troops in the army of the frontier, commanded by james g.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. This is the only practical guide to three of the most important civil war battle sites west of the mississippi river. Nine months after their victory at pea ridge, the union army of the frontier in the area was geographically divided. They came like demons the battle of prairie grove fine. All this and more is detailed in historian william l. The battle of prairie grove was the last time two armies of almost equal strength faced each other for supremacy in northwest arkansas. Battle of massard prairie books now available at prairie. Wilsons creek, pea ridge, and prairie grove were three of the most important battles fought west of the mississippi river during the civil war. Its a civil war battlefield kept in pristine condition, one of the most intact in the nation. The battle of prairie grove was fought in northwest arkansas on december 7, 1862, and ended in a.
The battle was a tactical draw but hindmans army was running low on ammunition. Prairie grove, ar armchair books is a local forum for book lovers to share their thoughts and recommendations of favorite books, authors and why. Rifles for watie chapter 12, battle of prairie grove. Background in late 1862 confederate forces had withdrawn from southwest missouri and were wintering in. The national park service is modifying its operations on a parkbypark basis in accordance with the latest. The following union army units and commanders fought in the battle of prairie grove of the american civil war on december 7, 1862, in washington county, arkansas. The confederate order of battle is listed separately. Much of the site of the battle of prairie grove is now preserved at prairie grove battlefield state park. The prairie grove campaign of 1862 is misleading, but in a very good way.
When the confederates withdrew from the bloody battlefield at midnight due to a shortage of ammunition, it became clear that missouri would remain under union control and that northwest arkansas would. Battle of massard prairie books now available at prairie grove battlefield im pleased to let you know that copies of my new book, the battle of massard prairie, are now in stock and available at the gift shop at prairie grove battlefield state park in northwest arkansas. The battle of prairie grove on december 7, 1862, was the last time armies of almost equal strength fought for supremacy in northwest arkansas. On the day of the battle at prairie grove the enemy sent his trains on a different route from the dutch mills. The rebels then established their line of battle on a wooded high ridge northeast of prairie grove church. The 5 best things to do in prairie grove for travel after. Wilsons creek, pea ridge, and prairie grove, the first book to provide a detailed guide to these battlefields, takes the visitor stepbystep through the major sites of each engagement. 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. Battle of prairie grove actors portraying union soldiers at the biennial reenactment of the battle of prairie grove. Our book recommendation for this episode is civil war battlefields. Hindman placed his large force between the two union divisions, turning on. Mar 19, 2015 special thanks to prairie grove state park. Other individuals asked the state of arkansas to provide funds for the park. Prairie grove is more than just a place we call home, its a lifestyle.
It seemed clear that missouri and northwest arkansas would remain under federal protection. She had an unmatched appetite for living life at full throttle. Prairie grove december 7, 1862 american battlefield trust. Authentic, expansive, and well preserved, prairie grove is known as one of americas most intact civil war battlefields. The battle of prairie grove was a battle of the american civil war fought on december 7, 1862. Blunt, was posted in northwestern arkansas after winning the battle of cane hill on november 28.
On sunday, december 7, 1862, at 2 oclock in the afternoon, another battle begins with the boom of rebel cannon from a heavily wooded ridge called prairie grove. 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. After a day of combat, a shortage of ammunition and food forced the confederate army to retreat during the night. 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. The union troops assaulted twice and were repulsed.
Darkness ended the engagement with the confederates still holding the high ground at prairie grove. A great lowcost win that builds up my financial situation before the key battle of fredericksburg to come. A collection of previously published materials from various sources, including walter lemkes account, on the battle of prairie grove. Dec 07, 2010 battle of prairie grove civil war reenactment. Living in prairie grove offers a lifestyle rich with history and ripe with opportunity, beautiful neighborhoods, wonderful churches, good schools, and. Sheas fields of blood book is listed as the reference, but i have that book, and nowhere in that book can i find those specific numbers. 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 in tone or more than a rare paragraph discussing overlying concepts. The book, while not definitive, is a model campaign study which draws on as many of the scarce resources available to make sense of what today is still a very confusing battle. Civil war talk, resource library, battle summaries web page, march 25, 2002 battle of prairie grove. Sheas new book fields of blood, the second major military study of the prairie grove campaign to emerge within the last 15 years 2.
After the failure of two federal assaults, a spirited artillery duel kept the. Book description university of nebraska press, lincoln, 2006. Prairie grove battlefield, arkansas legends of america. Prairie grove was the battlefield where 22,000 men from the union army of the frontier and confederate army of the transmississippi fought on december 7, 1862. The battle of prairie grove, december 7, 1862 by samuel jones. Yet, the images of that day and those that followed were vividly etched in her memory forever. One being quite young and another badly wounded, were released. The book spends 7 of its 19 chapters on the battle itself. Prairie grove white pages prairie grove phone directory lookup. In 1829, the reverend andrew buchanan, uncle buck as he was known, came to prairie grove after hearing about a large bountiful spring located in a grove of trees in a beautiful valley.
The civil war in arkansas and missouri, 18611865 j. Earlier in his career, shea with coauthor earl hess created a model civil war campaign history in pea ridge. Reenactment of the battle of prairie grove arkansas. On the expedition we killed 10 pins and took 3 prisoners. Interestingly, it includes regimental strengths, down to the individual man.
Hindman hall museum and book store, along with several vendors at sutler row, will offer a wide variety of civil war goods and will be open to the public from 8 a. Prairie grove is recognized nationally as one of america s most intact civil war battlefields. The battle of prairie grove was fought in northwest arkansas on december 7, 1862. American battlefield trusts map of the battle of prairie grove. Courtesy of the shiloh museum of ozark historywashington county historical society collection p3959. Prairie grove battlefield state park protects the battle site and interprets the battle there, the last major civil war engagement in northwest arkansas. In which we continue to set the stage for prairie grove by looking at the battle of cane hill arkansas, which took place on november 28, 1862. Prairie grove battle reenactment is time machine to the. Aug 08, 2018 you can find the order of battle for the battle of prairie grove. Although the battle was tactically indecisive, it was a strategic victory for the union. Cellar at prairie grove many civilians were taken by surprise when the battle erupted. Kimberly shepherd obituary prairie grove, arkansas. Prairie grove battlefield state park prairie grove. Nonetheless, prairie grove turned out to be the decisive battle that cost the confederacy missouri and northern and western arkansas.
The city of prairie grove is located in the state of ar. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. 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. Join us on saturday, december 5th, and sunday, december 6th, at prairie grove battlefield state park for the 2020 reenactment of the battle of prairie grove. The book while on vacation in missouri this winter, i had the opportunity to visit the battlefields at wilsons creek, pea ridge, and prairie grove. The gist of this book deals with events in the extreme of nw ark sw mo between the battle of pea ridge and battle of prairie grove the two decisive battles for. Two good books on prairie groveand a wargame tocwoc a. One of the bloodiest battles of the civil war west of the mississippi, the battle was found in and around the modern town of prairie grove, arkansas. Search civil war official records ing his dispositions rapidly and with excellent judgment, he attacked them in front and flank, routed them completely, killed and wounded many, captured over 200, with the train of a regiment, and pursued the fugitives 5 miles in the direction of fayetteville to the line of battle. When the confederate army of the transmississippi withdrew from the bloody ground on december 7, 1862, the union forces claimed a strategic victory. The prairie grove campaign ably takes up the torch passed on by michael banasik in his earlier work on prairie grove. Jan 01, 2010 all this and more is detailed in historian william l. The biggest problem with analyzing this battle is the lack of reports on the confederate. Dont miss the prairie grove battle reenactment on dec.
After the failure of two federal assaults, a spirited artillery duel kept the opposing forces. Hindman hall museum and book store, along with several vendors at sutler row, will offer a wide variety of civil war goods and will be open to the public from 8. Shea provides the analysis and interpretation missing in banasiks earlier work, but he focuses mostly on the battle of prairie grove. Two good books on prairie groveand a wargame tocwoc. They came like demons the battle of prairie grove fine art. Prairie grove battlefield american battlefield trust. The battle of prairie grove was the last time two armies of almost equal strength faced each other for control of northwest arkansas. Like sheas book on pea ridge, this is an authoritative account of the battle of prairie grove and the campaign. We have compiled the ultimate database of phone numbers from around the state and country to help you locate any lost friends, relatives or family members. Witness to the battle of prairie grove, as a child julia west was fourteen years old when she viewed the carnage and destruction of the battle at prairie grove, arkansas.
It commemorates, in the state park of the same name, the action on december 7, 1862, in the second year of the conflict, which was the last major battle in northwest arkansas during the war. Prairie grove oob civil war history discussion american. 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. When the confederate army withdrew from the bloody battlefield at prairie grove on the night of dec. The prairie grove lions club made it a priority to care for the hallowed battle site. Prairie grove battle reenactment is time machine to the civil. This book is an eye opener, that takes you deep into the campaign. The earliest accounts of settlement in what is now prairie grove dates back to the late 1820s.
The battle of prairie grove, december 7, 1862 book, 1965. The rebels established their line of battle on a wooded high ridge northeast of prairie grove church. Herron brought his artillery across the illinois river and initiated an artillery duel. William sheas newer book from the university of north carolina press complements banasiks work nicely. Curated collections of gently used books in the book stall inside the back porch designs and gifts. The battle of prairie grove, december 7, 1862 by samuel. Fought on december 7, 1862, over 22,000 soldiers from the north and south clashed on the ridge at prairie grove, resulting in one of the worst firefights west of the mississippi river during the war. Buy the battle of prairie grove, december 7, 1862 by samuel jones online at alibris. Product description regimental fire and fury scenario book 1. Walking trails, home tours and a selfguided driving tour begin at hindman hall, the parks visitor center. Reenactment of the battle of prairie grove arkansas state parks.
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