The 1st Kansas Colored Infantry, a regiment that included many former Arkansas slaves, was formed in August 1862, the first black unit recruited during the war. 1st Kansas troops were the first black men to see combat, losing 10 killed and 12 . . . — — Map (dbm56624) HM
On January 20, 1944 near this spot, 8 brave airmen of the United States Army Air Forces lost their lives when their B-26 Medium Bomber crashed and burned about 1:37 PM. 397th Bomb Group 598th Bomb Sqdn. In Memoriam • 1st Lt. George . . . — — Map (dbm212209) HM WM
In the fall of 1864, much of the Confederate infantry in Arkansas was ordered to move to Camden to protect the approaches to Texas during General Sterling Price’s absences in being transferred to the Missouri Campaign.In September 1864, . . . — — Map (dbm106889) HM WM
John Nunn, a pioneer settler, donated a square at Fabre’s Landing in 1842, on which was created the first court-house in Ouachita County. The name of the settlement was soon afterwards changed from Fabre’s Landing to Camden. The county was given . . . — — Map (dbm107081) HM
This is one of nine Civil War fortifications that wereconstructed in 1863-64 by Confederate soldiers andslaves under the command of Camden lawyer, ColonelAlexander Hawthorn. Located atop a steep hill well over a mile southeast ofRedoubt . . . — — Map (dbm200821) HM
This is one of nine Civil War fortifications that wereconstructed in 1863-64 by Confederate soldiers and slavesunder the command of Camden lawyer, Colonel AlexanderHawthorn. This massive earthen redoubt contained a battery of . . . — — Map (dbm200797) HM
This is one of nine Civil War fortifications that wereconstructed in 1863-64 by Confederate soldiers andslaves under the command of Camden lawyer, ColonelAlexander Hawthorn. This square earthworks faced west and held as many assix . . . — — Map (dbm200805) HM
This is one of nine Civil War fortifications that wereconstructed in 1863-64 by Confederate soldiers andslaves under the command of Camden lawyer, ColonelAlexander Hawthorn. Located at the highest elevation between Willow, . . . — — Map (dbm200813) HM
This is one of nine Civil War fortifications that wereconstructed in 1863-64 by Confederate soldiers andslaves under the command of Camden lawyer, ColonelAlexander Hawthorn. Located along a ridge some one hundred yards south ofthe . . . — — Map (dbm200802) HM
To the Confederate women Whose pious ministration To our wounded soldiers, Soothed the last hours of those Who died far from the objects Of their tenderest love; Whose domestic labors Contributed much to supply The wants of . . . — — Map (dbm106934) HM WM
At about 9:30 a.m. Federalpatrols made contact withConfederate scouts near Poison Spring. Colonel Williamsparked his wagons two andthree abreast, as close togetheras possible. He ordered theFirst Kansas to the front forming a line, and . . . — — Map (dbm201023) HM
Here on April 18, 1864 a Union forage train of 200 wagons escorted by 1170 men was attacked and captured by Confederate troops commanded by Generals John S. Marmaduke and Samuel B. Maxey. The wagons were loaded with corn for the Union army of . . . — — Map (dbm242745) HM
Critical Shortage of Food and Forage... More than three weeks of marchingand fighting depleted Steele's sup-plies. His troops had been on halfrations for more than two weeks andunauthorized foraging was widespread.The capture of . . . — — Map (dbm201020) HM
Williams, despite being outnumbered, defended the train as long as possible,hoping for reinforcements from Camden. After a short and hotly contestedengagement at close range, the black troops broke ranks, retreating in chaos.The Confederates . . . — — Map (dbm201024) HM
Confederate Units Task Force - Brigadier General Samuel B. Maxey Brigadier General William L. Cabell 1st Arkansas Cavalry Col. J.C. Monroe 2nd Arkansas Cavalry Col. T. J. Morgan 4th Arkansas Cavalry Col. A. Gordon 7th Arkansas . . . — — Map (dbm201026) HM
The Poison Springs Battle Ground, less than three miles westward, was the scene of an important action contributing to the retreat of the Federal Army under General Steele from Camden and south Arkansas to Little Rock. A surprise attack by the . . . — — Map (dbm242743) HM
Fought near here April 18, 1864. — — Map (dbm242741) HM
19 ► Arkansas, Ouachita County, Chidester — The Civil War Battle of Poison Spring - April 18, 1864 — Turning Point of the Red River Campaign in Arkansas — Panel 1 —
The Federal government's unsuccessful Red River Expedition in April, 1864 was the last major invasion of Confederate territory west of the Mississippi River. Its aim was to capture Shreveport, Louisiana, open Texas to Federal occupation and acquire . . . — — Map (dbm201019) HM
Due to their reputation for fierce fighting, Colonel Williams positionedthe First Kansas Colored Infantry to guard the Union train against theheaviest Confederate onslaught. They successfully repulsed two enemyattacks, but with heavy losses. . . . — — Map (dbm201025) HM
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