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Elkins' Ferry

Elkins' Ferry is a historic place in Prescott, Nevada County, Arkansas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 19, 1994, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 94001182.

Prescott, Nevada County, ArkansasListed April 19, 1994NRIS #94001182★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Elkins' Ferry?

Elkin's Ferry Battlefield was the site of the Battle of Elkin's Ferry, an engagement of the Camden Expedition during the American Civil War. The battlefield is located about 10 miles (16 km) north of Prescott, Arkansas, spanning the Little Missouri River in Clark and Nevada counties. The 575-acre (233 ha) battlefield area was designated a part of the Camden Expedition Sites National Historic Landmark, made up of several of the Union expedition's key sites, on April 19, 1994.

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Listing details

Name
Elkins' Ferry
City
Prescott
County
Nevada County
State
Arkansas
Listed on the National Register
April 19, 1994
NRIS reference number
94001182
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
33.93666, -93.35283
When was Elkins' Ferry listed on the National Register?

Elkins' Ferry was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 19, 1994.

Where is Elkins' Ferry located?

Elkins' Ferry is located in Prescott, Nevada County, Arkansas at approximately 33.93666, -93.35283. See the map above.

Is Elkins' Ferry a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Elkins' Ferry is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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