National Historic Landmark

Jenkins' Ferry Battleground

Leola, Grant County, Arkansas
Listed
January 20, 1970
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
70000120

About this property

The Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park, also known as the Jenkins' Ferry Battlefield, is a battlefield in Grant County, Arkansas. The Arkansas state park commemorates the Battle of Jenkins' Ferry fought on Saturday, April 30, 1864, during the Red River campaign of the American Civil War. First established as a masonic park in the early 20th century, the 40-acre historic site was donated to the state of Arkansas in 1961. The American Civil War battlefield was listed in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places as the Jenkins' Ferry Battleground in 1970 and is part of the Camden Expedition Sites National Historic Landmark, a U.S. National Historic Landmark District contributing property, in 1994.

Location

Leola, Grant County, Arkansas
34.20312, -92.55841

Categories

MILITARY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

Jenkins' Ferry Arkansas
1864Civil War
2.2 mi
Battle of Jenkins' Ferry
1864Civil War
4.9 mi
Skirmish at Saline River (Jenkins' Ferry approaches)
1864Civil War
6.7 mi
Battle of Jenkins' Ferry Arkansas
1864Civil War
8.8 mi

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When was Jenkins' Ferry Battleground listed on the National Register?

Jenkins' Ferry Battleground was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 20, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Jenkins' Ferry Battleground?

Jenkins' Ferry Battleground is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Jenkins' Ferry Battleground a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Jenkins' Ferry Battleground has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

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