Battle of Prairie D'Ane

Battle of Prairie D'Ane Gum Grove, Moscow Began: April 9, 1864 Ended: April 13, 1864 Location: Nevada County, Arkansas Theater: Trans-Mississippi Theater Campaign: Camden Expedition Outcome: Union victory Combatants Department of Arkansas District of Arkansas Commanders Frederick Steele Major General, USA Sterling Price Major General, CSA Strength Casualties
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On April 10, Maj. Gen. Frederick Steele’s Union forces, combined with Brig. Gen. John M. Thayer’s division, marched south from the Cornelius Farm. They soon encountered a Confederate line of battle at Prairie D’Ane and attacked, driving it back about a mile before being checked. Skirmishing continued throughout the afternoon of April 11, forcing Steele to divert line of march forces away from Shreveport toward Camden. Maj. Gen. Sterling Price’s Confederates returned to Prairie D’Ane on April 13, falling upon Steele’s rearguard under Thayer. After a four-hour battle, Price disengaged, and Steele’s column continued to Camden, occupying the city. (NPS summary)