This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Pea Ridge Battlefield Preserve Offers History and Trails
Civil War site at Pea Ridge in Ozark National Park preserves the 1862 clash known as the Gettysburg of the West. Visitors start at the native stone center then tour 7 miles of auto stops including Elkhorn Tavern with living history demonstrations and 11 tour stops along Telegraph Road. There are hiking and horse trails, picnicking, and nearby Beaver Lake for recreation. Lydell Mitchell is noted as Penn State rushing record holder with 2,934 yards.
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Ozark National Military Park
Rogers, Ark
U.S. 42
Ozark Hills
Carioad
Pea Ridge
Native Stone
Park
Missouri
St. Louis
Fort Smith
Elkhorn Tavern
Beaver Lake
White River
Lydell Mitchell
Baltimore Colts
Penn State