Widely acknowledged to be one of the most intact Civil War sites, Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park commemorates the famous Battle of Prairie Grove in 1863, when opposing Union and Confederate forces staged a fearsome clash which resulted in over 2,700 casualties. The large park covers over 900 acres and can be explored by car, using an audio guide. If you prefer you can join a guided Walking Tour along the one-mile Battlefield Trail, which will show you the areas where the fiercest fighting took place, close to the Borden House. There are also guided tours through the historic Morrow and Latta Houses. To fully appreciate the scale of the battle you can attend a re-enactment, which occurs on the first weekend of December every even-numbered year.

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas St, Prairie Grove, AR 72753, Phone: 479-846-2990

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