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Pea Ridge National Military Park Cannon/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…
Day Two
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…
Confederates take Elkhorn Tavern
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.
Confederates sent Union Fleeing
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.
City of Soldiers - Union Headquarters
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…
Bird's Eye View of the Battlefield
From this view, you would be able to see the advancing Union and Confederate Army clash on March 7, 1862.