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The Battle of Pea Ridge

On March 7 & 8, 1862, 26,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri. The 4,300-acre park honors those who fought for their way of life, North and South.

 

 
Model 1841 Six Pounder firing

Pea Ridge In Depth

The Battle of Pea Ridge is a very complex story. To learn more about the battle and those who fought here please explore the Pea Ridge National Military Park site here.
 
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General Curtis

Did Great Great Grandpa Fight in the War?

Do you know if one of your ancestors fought in the Civil War?  The National Park Service has developed a great tool listing millions of soldiers both North and South.  Try it and see if your Great-Great Grandfather fought in the war.  Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System.

 
 

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Pea Ridge NMP
15930 E Highway 62
Garfield, AR 72732

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Phone

Visitors Center
(479) 451-8122 ext. 227

Fax

(479) 451-0219

Climate

The park is situated in Benton County, in extreme northwestern Arkansas. Winters are generally mild with average low temperatures around 35 degrees. Occasional fronts may cause extremes in low temperatures, with heavy precipitation. Summers are generally hot and humid with average highs in the 90 degree range. Fall and spring are comparable transition seasons with very comfortable temperatures and abundant precipitation. Sudden thunderstorms, lightning, hail and tornado conditions are prevalent during spring and summer weather patterns.
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General Earl Van Dorn, of the Confederate army  

Did You Know?
When Confederate General Van Dorn heard news that Curtis pushed Price out of Missouri, he set out to take personal charge of an attack on Curtis, along with Price and McCulloch. He arrived at Price’s headquarters in an ambulance, braving a severe illness resulting from falling into an icy stream.

Last Updated: January 05, 2009 at 11:25 EST