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
7 places to explore in this park.
- 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
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