
Leetown Battlefield - March 7, 1862 - Pea Ridge National Battlefield, Garfield, AR
Posted by:
YoSam.
N 36° 26.684 W 094° 03.142
15S E 405686 N 4033792
The morning of March 7, as the battle begins here, at this site.
Waymark Code: WMN92V
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 01/22/2015
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County of markers: Benton County
Location of markers: Stop 4 turnout, Park Military Rd., Pea Ridge National Battlefield
Markers erected by: National Park Service
Marker 1:
Leetown
Morning
March 7, 1862
The Confederates launched their main attacks from the west end of Pea Ridge. Cavalry under McIntosh and Pike's Indians struck Union troops in the fields west of Round Top, drove them back and captured three cannons.