Used as a field hospital during the Battle of Pea Ridge, the Elkhorn Tavern is a focal point at Pea Ridge National Military Park.Photo: NPS Photo
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.
Park tour road in the fall.Photo: Sirena Evans NPSPhoto taken at sunset showing the deep green trees.Photo: Stephanie Caley NPSSilent Field is a photo that shows the sun setting over the golden grass of the battlefield. Men fought and died in this field, on a cold day in March of 1862.Photo: Stephanie Caley NPSPhoto of Union Union artilleryman reenactors standing in front of the Elkhorn Tavern for the rededication of the building.Photo: Stephanie CaleyRanger Troy Banzhaf giving information about 6 lb. cannon and cannon crew.Photo: Stephanie CaleyPhoto of Union artilleryman reenactors standing in Cox's field firing cannon's on the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Pea Ridge.Photo: Jackie Fry 3-10-2012Photo of Union Infantrymen reenactors standing in front of the Elkhorn Tavern, with large crowd during demonstration on the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Pea Ridge. .Photo: Sirena Evans NPS
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