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Pea Ridge National Military ParkUnion gunners fire at nearby Missouri State Guard troops at the begining of the first day of battle
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Pea Ridge National Military Park
History & Culture
Confederate Sunset - a painting of the Battle of Pea Ridge by Andy Thomas
Art - Andy Thomas
 

The story of Battle of Pea Ridge is not just about Generals, Leaders and Tactics, it is also about the soldiers who fought here, from both sides. It is about the civilians who lived here and had a battle in the fields. View biographies of the battle's leaders, or read excerpts from letters and diaries of soldiers.  

Stand Watie, Cherokee General at the Battle of Pea Ridge  

Did You Know?
Pea Ridge was the only major Civil War battle in which Indian troops participated. Almost 1,000 Cherokee made up two Confederate regiments. Cherokee Stand Watie as their Colonel. The Indian Brigade joined McCulloch’s division.

Last Updated: November 24, 2008 at 17:17 EST