Battle of Bayou Fourche - Little Rock, AR - Battlefields on Waymarking.com

There are two historical markers at this road side pull out, each describing an engagement on September 10, 1863. One marker names the skirmish as the Battle of Bayou Fourche; the other, as the Battle of Little Rock. During this engagement a Union force of about 15,000 defeated Confederate defenders numbering about 7,750. The Confederates held strong defensive positions in this area on the north side of the river, but were dislodged by artillery and withdrew to Little Rock. The city fell soon afterwards.

This battlefield site, like many others in the area, is threatened by the growth of the city and proposed expansion of the Little Rock National Airport, which is just to the west.

Name of Battle: Battle of Bayou Forche Name of War: Civil War Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Parking: N 34° 43.320 W 092° 12.090 Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 09/10/1863 Date of Battle (End): 09/10/1863

Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.

In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.

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