The new Consitution for the state of Arkanas is very similar to the former consitution. The main difference is that it pledges loyalty to the Conderate States of America instead of the United States of America.
The state of Arkansas is admitted to the Confederacy but its people are divided on the issue of secession.
Comprehensive websites for battles, skirmishes and actions that occurred in Arkansas during the Civil War.
Training bases for Confederate soldiers are being set up in Northwest Arkansas and Pocahontas in Northeastern Arkansas.
A telegraph system is installed in Little Rock. This will make communication between the capital city and the rest of the country much faster.
Arkanas troops participate in the Confederate victory at Wilson's Creek, Missouri.
For seven years the people of Arkansas have no representation at the U.S. capital.
A Peace Society develops in Northwest Arkansas to oppose military service for the Confederacy.
The first skirmish between Union and Confederate troops in Arkansas ocurrs at Big Sugar Creek (Pott's Hill) in Benton County. The Union troops prevail.
Union General Samuel R. Curtis is moving his troops into Northwest Arkansas. He is headed towards the area of Pea Ridge.
