Leetown, Arkansas

March 7-8, 1862

by Marc Shefelton
Editor/Author

The Time is: Early March 1862 in Northwest Arkansas along the border of Missouri. The Place is: The small hamlet of Leetown about 1 mile west of Elkhorn Tavern About 1/2 mile northwest of the encamped Federal forces along Little Sugar Creek.

The Forces involved: The mixed Arkansas, Indian, Louisiana and Texas forces Area commander: Brig. Gen. Benjamin McCulloch


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