Rifles for watie chapter 12, battle of prairie grove. The battle of prairie grove was the last time two armies of almost equal strength faced each other for control of northwest arkansas. Learn more about youth services battle of the books for fourth and fifth graders at the elk grove village public library, view the current bob book list and past champions, and discover how you can participate in this annual reading tournament. While tactically indecisive, the battle secured the union control of northwestern arkansas.
The confederate order of battle is listed separately. Recognized nationally as one of americas most intact civil war battlefields, prairie grove battlefield state park protects the battle site and interprets the battle of prairie grove, where on december 7, 1862, the confederate army of the transmississippi clashed with the union army of the frontier in a day of fierce fighting resulting in about 2,700 casualties. Darkness ended the engagement with the confederates still holding the high ground at prairie grove. The borden house was the epicenter of what one historian has called one of the most intense firefights west of the mississippi during the dec. Battle of the books kids elk grove village public library. Union and confederate troops fought around the house and orchard, suffering hundreds of casualties. Made it to prairie grove, arkansas two weeks ago and was able to get a few pics before it started to rain. This battle marked the last major civil war engagement. Now, at 4am, rebel cavalry commanded by john marmaduke was near prairie grove, a small outcropping of houses a few miles south of fayetteville. The battle of prairie grove by cal kinzer, robert serio. The battle of prairie grove, 7 december 1862, was a minor federal victory in north western arkansas that effectively ended a period of campaigning in that part of the state. I visited the prairie grove state park battlefield recently and his book helped me to understand exactly what happened on this fateful day of december 7, 1862.
James blunt remained in the northwestern part of arkansas, and the second under brig. Two good books on prairie groveand a wargame tocwoc a. Though the battle was a tactical draw, it was a strategic victory for the federal army as they remained in possession of the battlefield and confederate fortunes in northwest arkansas declined markedly from that point on. While tactically indecisive, the battle secured the union control of. The battle is a brilliant, compelling novel about the battle of essling, napoleons first major defeat on land. The program encourages reading as both an individual and social activity. The battle of prairie grove on december 7, 1862, was the last time armies of almost equal strength fought for supremacy in northwest arkansas. On a map of the united states, find the state of arkansas. Hindman must defeat union general francis herrons army before general blunts army can. Blunt, was posted in northwestern arkansas after winning the battle of cane hill on november 28. The borden family sought refuge from the fighting with other families. Prairie grove battlefield state park arkansas state parks. The author takes on a difficult project that in telling the story of the arkansasmissouri conflict in the later part of 1862 culminating in the battle of prairie grove. A game of the war for southern independence series.
Prairie grove battlefield state park of arkansas explore. They should research the event through online sources, text books. Arkansas by andy thomas bayonet or retreat stay safe and healthy. Throughout the season, emphasis is placed on the fun of participation, teamwork, and the satisfaction that comes from reading. Union grove elementary school 1745 milldrum street, union grove, wi 53182 2628782015. Ill just have to go back again and visit in better weather. I will paste a overview fought on december 28, 1862, the battle of van buren was an important skirmish that was the last real fight of the prairie grove campaign. Class search battle of the books practice questions. Keep checking back for more posts on the battle of prairie grove and the civil war in arkansas. Home book shop wars battles biographies timeline weapons blog full index subjects concepts country documents.
Earlier in his career, shea with coauthor earl hess created a model civil war campaign history in pea ridge. William sheas newer book from the university of north carolina press complements banasiks work nicely. All this and more is detailed in historian william l. Short and sweet summary of the battle of pea ridge and battle of prairie grove. At monarch grove, students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades read as many books as they can from a predetermined list aligned with their grade levels. The prairie grove campaign and millions of other books are.
Battle of prairie grove simple english wikipedia, the. It motivates both readers and nonreaders to discuss books with their peers, encouraging students and teachers to expand their knowledge of new titles, authors, illustrators and. In august of 1862, the united states was bitterly fighting a dreadful war to rid the country of slavery. Sheas new book fields of blood, the second major military study of the prairie grove campaign to emerge within the last 15 years 2. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. He did a great job in guiding the round table over the years. This is the borden house which saw much of the fighting on that december day in 1862. Hindmans address to his soldiers prior to the battle. Hindman placed his large force between the two union divisions, turning on.
Prairie grove, battle of wisconsin historical society. Just look for the arkansas heading and youll find links to prairie grove, pea ridge, massard prairie, devils backbone and other arkansas civil war sites of interest. The battle of prairie grove was a battle of the american civil war fought on december 7, 1862. James blunts divisions before they joined forces, confederate maj. The battle of prairie grove was the culmination of extensive maneuvering by both sides with the primary goal of union forces to keep the confederates from moving into missouri, and the confederates with missouri as their goal. Julia west was 14 years old when she viewed the carnage and destruction of the battle field at prairie grove, arkansas.
Prairie grove, arkansas, one of the great unsung battles of the civil war that. A division of union troops in the army of the frontier, commanded by james g. The game depicts the battle of prairie grove, arkansas fought on december 7, 1862. This account of the prairie grove civil war battle is based on the national register of. At the same time, new states in the midwest and west struggled with the tensions between settlers and native americans. George beitzel,above right long time president of the elk grove civil war round table, announced his resignation on march 15, 2017. The book opens on may 16, 1809, as napoleons forces confront the assembled armies of the austrohungarian empire at essling, just outside vienna. Hindman placed his large force between the two union divisions, turning on herron first and routing his cavalry. The extended title of michael banasiks embattled arkansas. Battle grove elementary houses educational programs for three year olds to fifth grade. Located on highway 62 in prairie grove, arkansas, the park features walking trails through key battle areas, a driving tour, historic structures, picnic areas and more.
The battle was a tactical draw but hindmans army was running low on ammunition. The difficulty stems from the paucity of writings and sources on the confederate side, but the author does a masterful job in recreating what most likely took place. The climax is his description of the battle of prairie grove which is done in a superb fashion detailing the tactics and strategy from both perspectives. Smith is on the south side of the arkansas river and a few miles form van buren. The prairie grove campaign of 1862 is misleading, but in a very good way. The following union army units and commanders fought in the battle of prairie grove of the american civil war on december 7, 1862, in washington county, arkansas. American battlefield trusts map of the battle of prairie grove. This collection contains letters from james otis gower in which he describes the battle of prairie grove, arkansas, and enclosed a copy of confederate general, thomas c. Two good books on prairie groveand a wargame tocwoc. Witness to the battle of prairie grove, as a child julia west was fourteen years old when she viewed the carnage and destruction of the battle at prairie grove, arkansas. Civil war battle of prairie grove ar brief description.
However, the union army won important victories at the battle of pea ridge and the battle of prairie grove gaining control of that region for the rest of the war. Authentic, expansive, and well preserved, prairie grove is known as one of americas most intact civil war battlefields. They came like demons the battle of prairie grove fine art. Americas battle of the books is a voluntary reading incentive program that takes place at schools across the country. Battle of the books gail borden public library district. Prairie grove confederate order of battle wikipedia. On december 7, 1862, confederate and union forces met in a bloody battle along a. This is the smallest game of the series with only 2 map sections. Confederate general john hindman attacked one of two union armies that were split. On april 11, there was little action until the afternoon. Extreme northwestern arkansas was the most easily traveled approach to missouri from ft smith. Battle of prarie grove page with battle maps, history articles, photos, and other helpful web links related to this 1862 civil war battle in arkansas. Thats right, after the march of the war, herron sent his men immediately into. War on the prairie by carrie ehlert newman nook book.
Read about wisconsins involvement in the civil war battle that took place in prairie grove, arkansas. The battle of prairie grove was an american civil war battle. Battle of the books monarch grove library media center. There was a battle at van buren which is on the north side of the arkansas river. The following confederate army units and commanders fought in the battle of prairie grove of the american civil war on december 7, 1862, in washington county, arkansas. Between this ridge and shelbys new position is the gum grove from which the battle takes its name. His only job was to keep the two federal wings from uniting. Additionally, we have the full spectrum of special education support which includes adaptive learning pullout to full inclusion of students ages 3 to 10.
The author does not just cover the prairie grove campaign, instead extending his coverage to the entire war in transmississippi arkansas, missouri, kansas, and the indian territory from just after the battle of pea ridge through the end of 1862. The elementary battle of the books is a reading motivation program for students in grades 48. Prairie grove battlefield state park currently protects the battle site and interprets the battle of prairie grove, where on december 7, 1862, the confederate army of the transmississippi clashed with the union army of the frontier resulting in more than 2,500 casualties. With more than 900 acres, this park commemorates the site of the battle of prairie grove, where on december 7, 1862, confederate and union forces clashed in a fierce day of fighting that resulted in 2,700 casualties. Francis herron was stationed around the missouri capital of springfield. When the confederate army of the transmississippi withdrew from the bloody ground on december 7, 1862, the union forces claimed a strategic victory. The confederates, hoping to use arkansas as a base for operations into the border. Battle of prairie grove confederate order of battle i corps transmississippi army general thomas hindman colonel stand watie mounted cherokee rifles quantrills company frank and jesse james. Prairie grove, arkansas cannon fire and the cries of fallen soldiers will fill the air on dec.
She was not the only young spectator at the battle, but she did have one of the. After arkansas seceded from the union, southern forces won the initial battles in this area. Prairie grove december 7, 1862 american battlefield trust. Glasgows realistic fiction novels often showed the female c. The park had an event on the sunday before labor day so the road for the driving tour was unavailable but my son and i took the onemile trail loop that covered the main area of. Much of the site of the battle of prairie grove is now preserved at prairie grove battlefield state park. The gist of this book deals with events in the extreme of nw ark sw mo between the battle of pea ridge and battle of prairie grove the two decisive battles for. The result was the december 7, 1862 battle of prairie grove. It seemed clear that missouri and northwest arkansas would remain under federal protection. Yet, the images of that day and those that followed were vividly etched in her memory forever. Neither side won the battle, but the union army was able to keep control of northwest arkansas for the rest of the war.
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