Elkhorn Tavern Belongs to the Confederates after Day 1
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
Confederate General Earl Van Dorn sat down that night with his troops, confident in a victory. He did not know that the Union, in the cover of night, were gathering their troops, supplies and ammunition for an assault the next day. He also had made a reckless decision with his forced march days earlier - he had left his wagons of spare ammunition and food miles away to speed up the march. With bone weary soldiers who were tired, hungry and with limited ammo, this would prove a deadly mistake.
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2/16/2014
Pea Ridge National Military Park
This photo was taken by Nicolette Lloyd at the Pea ridge National Military Park and i used for educational purposes.
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Confederates take Elkhorn Tavern
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
Missouri State Guard
With victory in the making, Confederate General Earl Van Dorn decided to use his reserve unit - the Missouri State Guard. As they drove them back, the Confederates had a bold victory on the first night at Elkhorn Tavern.
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March 7, 1862
Slaughter in the Rocks
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
Union Artillery
Confederate Infantry
For the first day of battle, these rocks helped defend and hide the weary Confederates after their long march to arrive at the battle and after the initial fighting.
All was well, until the second day, where this natural defense became a death trap. The Confederates found themselves trapped between the Union artillery and this stone wall as they advanced forward after regrouping over night. After half an hour of shrapnel and artillery projectiles slaughtering the troops, General Van Dorn ordered a retreat back to Elkhorn Tavern.
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2/16/2014
Pea Ridge National Military Park
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Pea Ridge Battlefield
March 7-8, 1862
Ruddick Field
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
Union Artillery
Confederate assault
The pictures of the battlefield show Ruddicks Field, Intense Confederate fighting had brought them around the mountain where this picture was taken, pushing the Union back to Elkhorn Tavern. As the day ended, the Confederates were ready for one last assault. The Union readied their artillery for a Confederate march.
Nicolette Lloyd
2/16/2014
Pea Ridge National Military Park
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March 7, 1862
View of the Battlefield
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Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
Another grand view of the battlefield.
Nicolette Lloyd
2/16/2014
Pea Ridge National Military Park
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March 7-8, 1862
The Union's Challenge
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
Union Army
The great problem that the Union faced was the problem of turning their southern facing army to the north while keeping the supply wagons away from the hands of the Confederacy.
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March 7, 1862
Bird's Eye View of the Battlefield
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
From this view, you would be able to see the advancing Union and Confederate Army clash on March 7, 1862.
Nicolette Lloyd
2/16/2014
Pea Ridge National Military Park
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March 7, 1862
The Confederate Army's Long March Before the Battle
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
The larger Confederate Army had a long, hard march before their meeting with the Union at Pea Ridge. General Van Dorn sent them on a detour around the Union troops along the Bentenville Detour. Telegraph Road was a vital supply route for the Union and he believed that if he could sweep around the army he would be able to cut off the Union supply and communication route. This march was very hard on the troops - it was a described as long, hard, muddy and cold.
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March 1862
Confederates sent Union Fleeing
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Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
7,000 Confederate Troops marching down Ford Road unexpectedly run into a small, 600 force of Union troops. With a defiant yell and charge, the Confederates sent the Union fleeing back through the trees.
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March 7, 1862
Military Order is Dissolved
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
The fighting in Morgan's woods on March 7th was described as intense hand to hand combat. Soldiers reported that they could not even see 20 ft ahead of them, and many took to the ground to avoid the constant flying of lead and shrapnel.
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