Bayou Meto (Reed's Bridge) Battlefield - Jackson, AR
N 34° 50.619 W 092° 07.370
15S E 580196 N 3856055
This National Historic site includes 1860-era replica homestead buildings and signs regarding the historic battle that occurred here. Re-enactments are performed each year.
Waymark Code: WMQ8NR
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 01/10/2016
Views: 4
This park is the location of the Battle at Reed's Bridge, also called Bayou Meto.
On August 27, 1863 the Union forces and their commander John Davidson attacked an the Confederate Army who were already in position north east of the Bayou Meto (a small waterway). The attack by the Union Army was successful in moving the Confederates who were forced to retreate, and moved across the Bayou Meto. the Confederates burned Reed's Bridge, which helped them keep the Union Army on the other side of the waterway. The fight lasted until sundown when the Union forces retreated in the dark.
This battle was the last successful Confederate opposition to the Union's advancing army who were keen on taking Little Rock. After this battle, General Frederick Steele decided to advance on Little Rock from the southeast direction. That next battle was called the Battle of Bayou Fourche; it took place on September 10 and resulted in the fall of Little Rock.
Street address:
Reed's Bridge Park
AR Hwy 161 at Bayou Meto
Jacksonville, AR United States
County / Borough / Parish: Pulaski County
Year listed: 2002
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event
Periods of significance: 1850-1874
Historic function: Defense
Current function: Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic, Government, Recreation And Culture
Privately owned?: no
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2016 To: 12/31/2016
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
National Historic Landmark Link: [Web Link]
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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