Elkin's Ferry Battlefield
Elkin's Ferry Battlefield was the site of the Battle of Elkin's Ferry, an engagement of the Camden Expedition during the American Civil War. The battlefield is located about 10 miles (16 km) north of Prescott, Arkansas, spanning the Little Missouri River in Clark and Nevada counties. The 575-acre (233 ha) battlefield area was designated a part of the Camden Expedition Sites National Historic Landmark, made up of several of the Union expedition's key sites, on April 19, 1994.
| Elkin's Ferry Battlefield | |
|---|---|
Clark County Historical Association Marker | |
| Location | Clark and Nevada counties, Arkansas |
| Nearest city | Prescott, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 33°55′50″N 93°21′26″W |
| Area | 575 acres (233 ha) |
| Established | April 19, 1994 |
| Original use | Field, forest, battlefield |
| Governing body | Private |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Official name | Elkin's Ferry |
| Designated | April 19, 1994 |
| Part of | Camden Expedition Sites National Historic Landmark |
| Reference no. | 94001182 |
Location of Elkin's Ferry Battlefield in Arkansas | |
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