Elements of Confederate Maj. Gen. John Walker's Texas Division left this second camp near Pine Bluff on April 25, 1863, as they started their march toward northeast Louisiana as part of an effort to relieve Federal pressure on Vicksburg.

This site has local significance beause it is associated with military activities and events that achieved or affected important local objectives of the Vicksburg campaign.

The site would be documented. Acknowledging the site in the Vicksburg Heritage Coalition literature is encouraged.