National Historic Landmark

Prairie De Ann Battlefield

Prescott, Nevada County, Arkansas
Listed
March 21, 1974
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
74000481

About this property

The Prairie D'Ane Battlefield, also known as Prairie D'Ann Battlefield or Prairie De Ann Battlefield in anglicized forms, was the site of the Civil War Battle of Prairie D'Ane, one of the engagements in southwestern Arkansas of the Union's Camden Expedition of 1864. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, and, with other sites, is part of the Camden Expedition Sites National Historic Landmark. It was declared part of the National Historic Landmark in 1994. In February 2018 the Nevada County Depot and Museum announced it was deeded an 800-acre tract of this battlefield, which it will improve for heritage tourism. The Civil War Trust, a division of the American Battlefield Trust, acquired the acreage. Note: The Trust's website shows the parcel as 811 acres.

Location

Prescott, Nevada County, Arkansas
33.82619, -93.43945

Categories

MILITARY
Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Willow Oak Acres Horse Barn
Industrial
1.1 mi
De Ann Cemetery Historic Section
Modern
2.9 mi
Missouri Pacific Depot
Industrial
3.6 mi
Prescott City Jail
Industrial
3.6 mi
Prescott Commercial Historic District
Civil War
3.7 mi

Nearby Battles

Skirmish at Moscow (Nevada County)
1864Civil War
6.4 mi
Battle of Prairie d'Ane
1864Civil War
6.5 mi
Battle of Prairie D'Ane
1864Civil War
6.7 mi
Battle of Prairie D'Ane Arkansas
1864Civil War
12 mi
Prairie D'Ane Arkansas
1864Civil War
12.1 mi

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When was Prairie De Ann Battlefield listed on the National Register?

Prairie De Ann Battlefield was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Prairie De Ann Battlefield?

Prairie De Ann Battlefield is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Prairie De Ann Battlefield a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Prairie De Ann Battlefield has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Prairie De Ann Battlefield?

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