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Pea Ridge National Military ParkGeneral Samuel Curtis – Commanding General of the Union Army of the Southwest confers with other officers
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Pea Ridge National Military Park
Your Safety
 

Battlefields can be dangerous places, even over a hundred years after the fighting has ended.  For your safety please remember the following:

  • Cannons are not playthings. Please do not climb on, try to move or horse around near the many cannons in the park.
  • There are 4 types of venomous snakes in the park. Please stay away from all wildlife in the park, especially the snakes.
  • The park is home to many animals that can harm or kill a human.  DO NOT approach, touch, feed or pet the wildlife in the park.
  • Ticks are plentiful in the park, please protect yourself.
  • While you can walk anywhere in the park, including off trail, please keep in mind when hiking off trail, there are holes, abandoned wells, and many other hazards on or below the surface.  Keep a eye on your surroundings.

 
John W. Lee's home in Leetown prior to the Battle of Pea Ridge  

Did You Know?
The site of Leetown was a thriving community before the Battle of Pea Ridge. Leetown’s buildings were used as hospitals for the wounded on both sides. After the battle, the buildings were in such disrepair that only a handful of people returned to Leetown.

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST