Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park
The Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park is the site of the American Civil War battle of Jenkins' Ferry, also known as the Engagement at Jenkins' Ferry, fought on Saturday, April 30, 1864, in present-day Grant County, Arkansas. The park was listed in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 1970, and, with seven other sites, is part of the Camden Expedition Sites National Historic Landmark, designated a National Historic Landmark District on April 19, 1994.
| Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park | |
|---|---|
Battle of Jenkins' Ferry Memorial | |
| Location | Grant County, Arkansas |
| Nearest city | Leola, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34°12′47.4″N 92°32′50.6″W |
| Area | 40.15 acres (16.25 ha) |
| Elevation | 190 feet (58 m) |
| Established | 1961 |
| Original use | Field, forest, battlefield |
| Governing body | Arkansas State Parks |
| Website | Official website |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Official name | Jenkins' Ferry Battleground |
| Designated | January 21, 1970 |
| Reference no. | 70000120 |
Location of Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park in Arkansas | |
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