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Battle of Pea Ridge – 149th Anniversary

Today is the 149th anniversary of the Battle of Pea Ridge – also known as Elk Horn Tavern. Today would mark the conclusion of the battle, with CSA Major General Earl Van Dorn’s Army of the West retreating east from … Continue reading

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The Battle of Wilson’s Creek and the Struggle for Missouri

Today is the 149th anniversary of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, less commonly known as the Battle of Oak Hills.  Fought near Springfield, Missouri, it was the first major conflict in the Western Theater of the Civil War.  In an … Continue reading

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Battle of Pea Ridge Arkansas (Elkhorn Tavern)

From March 6 to March 8, 1862 Confederate forces commanded by CS Major General Earl Van Dorn clashed with Federal forces commanded by US Brigadier General Samuel Curtis at the Battle of Pea Ridge(i).  One of the most significant battles in the … Continue reading

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