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General Curtis (Union) knew that his 10,500 men army was vastly outnumbered by the incoming 16,000 Confederate army. No help would be sent from St. Louis. To compensate, Curtis ordered his men to dig in north of Little Sugar Creek, on the bluffs.

Artillery was a very important part of the Battle of Pea Ridge. On March 8th, after a successful Union rally, the Union was able to drive back the Confederate forces with an amazing artillery barrage - sealing the fate of the battle.

Leetown was where both armies brought their wounded to be tended to by surgeons. This was a small town where the few buildings and tents were used as hospitals. Today, there is nothing left.

This was the "nerve center" of the Union Army. Back in 1864, you would see Union soldiers milling about, awaiting orders for the upcoming clash of Union and Confederates. This was also where General Curtis, the Union commander, set up his…

Pea Ridge National Military Park is the preserved battlefield from the Civil War engagement: March 7 - 8 1862. The Union was determined to keep Missouri for the north and with the victory at Pea Ridge this was assured.