Pea Ridge, Pea Ridge National Military Park - Superintendent John Willett, February 3, 1962 [Park, view 1] [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer]. 1962.

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Pea Ridge, Pea Ridge National Military Park - Superintendent John Willett, February 3, 1962 [Park, view 1] [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer]. 1962.

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Negative taken for February 11, 1962, Arkansas Gazette article "A Report on Historic Pea Ridge Park," F5:2. The Pea Ridge National Military Park under redevelopment and building completion after becoming a part of the National Park Service in 1960. The Elkhorn Tavern is located in the Pea Ridge National Military Park. Prior to the Civil War, the Elkhorn Tavern was operated as an inn along the Butterfield Overland Mail Route by the J.C. Cox family and also served as a voting place, post office and Place of Worship. During the Civil War the Elkhorn Tavern was used as a hospital by both sides, and a headquarter for the Union forces in the area.

1 negative : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm. (2 x 2 in.)

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The Arkansas History Commission was created by the General Assembly in 1905. Inspired and guided during its early years by John Hugh Reynolds, the commission is the official archives of the state, responsible for collecting and preserving the source materials of the history of Arkansas. From the description of Arkansas History Commission records, 1905-1984 [microform]. (Arkansas History Commission). WorldCat record id: 244818119 ...