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The Battle of Pea Ridge

On March 7 & 8, 1862, 26,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri. The 4,300-acre park honors those who fought for their way of life. Pea Ridge was one of the most pivotal Civil War battles, and is the most intact Civil War battlefield in the country.

 
Model 1841 Six Pounder firing

Pea Ridge In Depth

The Battle of Pea Ridge is a very complex story. To learn more about the battle and those who fought here please explore the Pea Ridge National Military Park site here.
 
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Weather at Pea Ridge

Check the NOAA website for today's weather at Pea Ridge NMP
 
General Curtis

Did Great Great Grandpa Fight in the War?

Do you know if one of your ancestors fought in the Civil War?  The National Park Service has developed a great tool listing millions of soldiers both North and South.  Try it and see if your Great-Great Grandfather fought in the war.  Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System.

 
 

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Pea Ridge NMP
15930 E Highway 62
Garfield, AR 72732

Phone

Visitor Center
(479) 451-8122 ext. 227

Fax

(479) 451-0219

Climate

The park is situated in Benton County, in extreme northwestern Arkansas. Winters are generally mild with average low temperatures around 35 degrees. Occasional fronts may cause extremes in low temperatures, with heavy precipitation. Summers are generally hot and humid with average highs in the 90 degree range. Fall and spring are comparable transition seasons with very comfortable temperatures and abundant precipitation. Sudden thunderstorms, lightning, hail and tornado conditions are prevalent during spring and summer weather patterns.
Communities Surrounding Pea Ridge National Military Park
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Garfield, AR (3 min. ) Pop. 490
Avoca, AR (5 min. ) Pop. 423
Gateway, AR (8 min. ) Pop. 116
Seligman, MO (13 min. ) Pop. 877
Rogers, AR (14 min. ) Pop. 38,829
Bentonville, AR (20 min. ) Pop. 19,730
Washburn, MO (21 min. ) Pop. 448
Lowell, AR (23 min. ) Pop. 5,013
Beaver, AR (24 min. ) Pop. 95
Centerton, AR (25 min. ) Pop. 2,146
 Bella Vista, AR (25 min. ) Pop. 16,582
Cave Springs, AR (29 min. ) Pop. 1,103
Cassville, MO (31 min. ) Pop. 2,890
Eureka Springs, AR (31 min. ) Pop. 2,278
Springdale, AR (32 min. ) Pop. 45,798
Exeter, MO (33 min. ) Pop. 707
Hiwasse, AR (36 min. )
Powell, MO (37 min. )
Eagle Rock, MO (38 min. )
Golden, MO (42 min. ) Pop. 884