Pea Ridge National Military Park

Used as a field hospital during the Battle of Pea Ridge, the Elkhorn Tavern is a focal point on the Pea Ridge National Military Park.
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.
Map showing location of park.
A reconstructed Elkhorn Tavern.
Photo by NPS Photo
Photo of road with trees on both sides of road. Trees have Fall Foliage
Photo by Sirena Evans NPS
Photo of the rays of sunshine, shining though dark green trees, with long shadows falling on grass
Photo by Stephanie Caley NPS
Photo of sun setting over the golden grass the battlefield.
Photo by Stephanie Caley NPS
Photo of Union Union artilleryman reenactors standing in front of building.
Photo by Stephanie Caley
Photo of Park Ranger talking about cannon and Cannon Crew.
Photo by Stephanie Caley
Photo of Union cannons and crew firing cannons in a field.
Photo by Jackie Fry 3-10-2012
Photo of Union Infantrymen reenactors standing in front of building with large crowd.
Photo by Sirena Evans NPS