On March 7-8, 1862, over 23,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri which was a turning point of the war in the Trans-Mississippi. This 4,400-acre battlefield honors those who fought and died on these hallowed grounds. Pea Ridge was the most pivotal Civil War battle west of the Mississippi River.
What you’ll hear
The Trailtold tour of Pea Ridge National Military Park covers 7 GPS-triggered places across AR, including Elkhorn Tavern, East Overlook at Pea Ridge and Leetown Hamlet - Stop Three. Pocket your phone and each story plays on its own as you arrive.
- East Overlook at Pea Ridge
- Elkhorn Tavern
- Fight at Foster's Farm - Stop Five
- General Curtis Headquarters - Stop Two
- Leetown Hamlet - Stop Three
- Pea Ridge Leetown Battlefield - Stop Four
- West Overlook at Pea Ridge - Stop Six
Hear it on Trailtold
Download the app and let Pea Ridge National Military Park narrate itself as you walk — GPS-triggered audio, hands-free.
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