General J.F. Fagan's Attack - Helena, AR
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N 34° 31.165 W 090° 35.733
15S E 720708 N 3822375
General Fagan played a central role in the Battle of Helena, where he and his brigade made repeated assaults on Federal artillery batteries. Marker is on Military Road west of Prairie Road.
Waymark Code: WMWHGH
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2017
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The text is identical on both sides of the marker, and while weathered, is still legible.
Hawthorn's Regiment advanced from the south, that of Bell from the north, King massed on Hawthorn's right. They charged at daybreak, clambering over fallen timber, and took the first line of rifle pits. Battery C not yet engaged by Price, caught Fagan's Brigade in a deadly enfilading fire. Nevertheless they took three more lines at point of bayonet. By 7 A.M. the command arrived in front of Battery D. McRae came to Fagan's aid but was repulsed. Fagan carried the last line of rifle pits and made a desperate effort to capture the battery. Cut down by Union reinforcements, they held their position until ordered to retreat.
Erected in memory of Gen. Fagan, CSA
Erected by the Arkansas Civil War Centennial Commission in 1963.
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