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
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
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
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
Union General Curtis orders his men to prepare for battle
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
Union Army
General Samuel Curtis
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.
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
The Confederates suprise attack from the north
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
Confederate Army
Union Army
As the Union dug in at Little Sugar Creek, a Union scout reported back that the Confederates were spotted NORTH of Telegraph road, marching down towards them. The strategic spot for the Union was useless- they were facing the opposite direction. General Curtis ordered his men to turn around and stand to face the enemy.
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
The Confederate Army under General McCulloch
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
The 7,000 army strong Confederate Force north of Leetown under General Ben McCulloch stopped before the open cornfield and waited while the General himself rode his horse out to scout for the enemy. Without any Confederate soldier seeing, he was killed by the Union force that was hidden behind the fencing. With no word from the General, the second in command General James McIntosh ordered his men forward, right into the waiting Union army. He was killed, leaving the Confederates leaderless. They waiting for orders in the field, delaying their planned meeting with their Confederate counterparts and slowing the momentum of a Confederate victory.
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
Union Calvary Flee to Warn the Union Army
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
Union Calvary
Confederate Army
German Union Troops
After the fiery fighting delivered by the Confederates under the late General McCulloch, the Union Calvary ran off to inform the rest of the Union Army that the Confederates were heading their way with strength and determination. The German speaking regiments stood their ground - and after losing both of their leaders, the Confederates did not pursue the Union and stayed put in the woods.
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
View of the Battlefield
Civil War Battlefield
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Elkhorn Tavern
Trans-Mississippi Area
1862
Cherokee
Fun Fact: Pea Ridge was the only major Civil War battle where Native American troops participated. The Confederacy had two regiments of about 1,000 men who help route two Union Cavalry companies. After the Union artillery joined, the forced the Cherokee troops to take cover in the woods.
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 7-8, 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