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Elkin's Ferry (1864)
 
War:   American Civil War
 
Also known as:   Okolona
 
Date(s):   3 Apr 1864 - 4 Apr 1864
 
Location:   Clark and Nevada Counties, Arkansas, US
 
Outcome:   Union Victory
 
Description:   Maj. Gen. Fred Steele, USA

Brig. Gen. John S. Marmaduke, CSA

Steele had an infantry division and two cavalry brigades; the Confederates had three cavalry brigades.

Both sides lost 40-50 men.

During the expedition, Union forces sought a ford to cross the Little Missouri River because other roads were impassible. They reached Elkin's Ferry before the Confederates. As they crossed, the Confederates attempted to stop them but to no avail.


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