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
This photo was taken by Nicolette Lloyd at the Pea Ridge National Military Park and is used for educational purposes.
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Pea Ridge Battlefield
March 7, 1862
City of Soldiers - Union Headquarters
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Union Headquarters
Trans-Mississippi area
General Samuel Curtis
1862
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 headquarters.
Nicolette Lloyd
2/16/2014
Pea Ridge National Military Park
This photo was taken by Nicolette Lloyd at the Pea Ridge National Military Park and is used for education purposes
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Pea Ridge Battlefield
March 7, 1862
Confederates sent Union Fleeing
Civil War Battlefield
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.
Nicolette Lloyd
2/16/2014
Pea Ridge National Military Park
This photo was taken by Nicolette Lloyd at the Pea Ridge National Military Park and is used for educational purposes.
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Pea Ridge Battlefield
March 7, 1862
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.
Nicolette Lloyd
2/16/2014
Pea Ridge National Military Park
This photo was taken by Nicolette Lloyd at the Pea Ridge National Military Park and is used for educational purposes,
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Pea Ridge Battlefield
March 7, 1862
Day Two
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
The Confederates and Union gathered in the early morning, prepared to take victory. The Union started a fierce barrage of artillery for 2 hours - the most powerful show of artillery force in the entire war up until that point. The Confederates, low on ammunition, were forced to retreat back to Elkhorn Tavern.
Nicolette Lloyd
2/16/2014
Pea Ridge National Military Park
This photo was taken by Nicolette Lloyd at the Pea Ridge National Military Park and is used for educational purposes.
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Pea Ridge Battlefield
March 8, 1862
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.
Nicolette Lloyd
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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Pea Ridge Battlefield
March 7, 1862
Leetown
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhord Tavern
Trans-Mississippi area
1862
Hospitals during Civil War
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.
Nicolette Lloyd
2/16/2014
Pea Ridge National Military Park
This photo was taken by Nicolette Lloyd at the Pea Ridge National Military Park and is used for educational purposes.
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Pea Ridge Battlefield
March 7-8, 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.
Nicolette Lloyd
2/16/2014
Pea Ridge National Military Park
This photo was taken by Nicolette Lloyd at the Pea Ridge National Military Park and is used for educational purposes.
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Pea Ridge Battlefield
March 7, 1862
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Region
1862
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.
Nicolette Lloyd
2/16/2014
Pea Ridge National Military Park
This photo was taken by Nicolette Lloyd at the Pea Ridge National Military Park and is used for educational purposes.
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Pea Ridge Battlefield
March 7-8 1862
Pea Ridge National Military Park Cannon/Artillery
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
Civil War Artillery
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.
Nicolette Lloyd
2/16/2014
Pea Ridge National Military Park
This photo was taken by Nicolette Lloyd at the Pea Ridge National Military Park and is used for educational purposes.
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Pea Ridge Battlefield
March 7-8, 1862