Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park is an Arkansas state park located next to Prairie Grove. It commemorates the Battle of Prairie Grove, fought December 7, 1862, in the American Civil War. The battle secured northwestern Arkansas for the Union.

The area of this district was increased in 1992 to 65.8 acres (26.6 ha) and then again in 2005 to 707.8 acres (286.4 ha).

Prominent features of the park include its battle monument, a chimney carefully relocated here from the site of a skirmish, and the Hindman Museum, bequested by Biscoe Hindman, the grandson of General Thomas C. Hindman who commanded the Confederate forces in the battle.

Location

506 E Douglas Street
Prairie Grove, Washington County
Arkansas, USA

Getting There

Here are some ways to get there depending on your starting location:

If you are coming from the north, take I-49 southbound until you reach exit 62 for West Fork. Then, turn left onto AR-170 and continue for about 10 miles until you reach Prairie Grove. Turn right onto Main Street and continue until you reach the park.

If you are coming from the south, take I-49 northbound until you reach exit 58 for Johnson. Then, turn right onto Johnson Mill Boulevard and continue for about 6 miles until you reach US-62. Turn left onto US-62 and continue for about 15 miles until you reach Prairie Grove. Turn left onto Main Street and continue until you reach the park.

If you are coming from the west, take US-62 eastbound until you reach Prairie Grove. Turn right onto Main Street and continue until you reach the park.

If you are coming from the east, take US-412 westbound until you reach US-62 in Alpena. Then, turn left onto US-62 and continue for about 25 miles until you reach Prairie Grove. Turn left onto Main Street and continue until you reach the park.

There is a parking lot available at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park.

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