On March 7-8, 1862, over 23,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri which was a turning point of the war in the Trans-Mississippi. This 4,400-acre battlefield honors those who fought and died on these hallowed grounds. Pea Ridge was the most pivotal Civil War battle west of the Mississippi River.

Used as a field hospital during the Battle of Pea Ridge, the Elkhorn Tavern is a focal point at Pea Ridge National Military Park.

Elkhorn Tavern

Photo of Union Union artilleryman reenactors standing in front of the Elkhorn Tavern for the rededication of the building.

Rededication to the Elkhorn Tavern

Ranger Troy Banzhaf giving information about 6 lb. cannon and cannon crew.

Park Ranger and Cannon Crew

Park tour road in the fall.

Park Tour Road in Fall

Photo taken at sunset showing the deep green trees.

Sunset and Green Tree's

Silent Field is a photo that shows the sun setting over the golden grass of the battlefield. Men fought and died in this field, on a cold day in March of 1862.

Silent Field

Photo of Union artilleryman reenactors standing in Cox's field firing cannon's on the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Pea Ridge.

Union Cannons

Photo of Union Infantrymen reenactors standing in front of the Elkhorn Tavern, with large crowd during demonstration on the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Pea Ridge. .

Pea Ridge National Military Park

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