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History of Augusta, (Woodruff County) ArkansasOur database does not include an historic photo for Augusta, (Woodruff County) Arkansas, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Local History Notes:Civil War Skirmish at Augusta Arkansas Augusta, Ark., Aug. 10, 1864. Brig.-Gen. West, commanding an
expedition from Little Rock against the Confederate forces
Under Gen. Shelby, was informed that the latter was at Augusta
and would there Cross White River to form a junction with
McCray. On Aug. 9, to prevent such a movement, West advanced
to a point opposite Augusta, hoping to intercept Shelby in the
act of crossing, but Shelby had gone toward Jacksonport two
days before. On the 10th West stationed the 3rd Mich. Across
the river from Augusta and sent 7 men over on a ferry boat half
a mile below. This small party came up to Augusta and drove
out a few Confederate pickets. In the evening West and brought
the boat up the river and landed the 3rd Mich. with 2 mountain
howitzers of the 10th Ill. cavalry in Augusta. The approaches
to Augusta were strongly picketed, and strong detachments from
the 2nd brigade were Sent Toward Grand Glaize and Denmark to
develop the Confederate strength to the northward, with orders
to return no later than 10 a. m. next Day.
Movements Near Augusta AR 10 Aug 1864 Augusta, Ark., Aug. 10, 1864. Brig.-Gen. West, commanding an expedition from Little Rock against the Confederate forces Under Gen. Shelby, was informed that the latter was at Augusta and would there Cross White River to form a junction with McCray. On Aug. 9, to prevent such a movement, West advanced to a point opposite Augusta, hoping to intercept Shelby in the act of crossing, but Shelby had gone toward Jacksonport two days before. On the 10th West stationed the 3rd Mich. Across the river from Augusta and sent 7 men over on a ferry boat half a mile below. This small party came up to Augusta and drove out a few Confederate pickets. In the evening West and brought the boat up the river and landed the 3rd Mich. with 2 mountain howitzers of the 10th Ill. cavalry in Augusta. The approaches to Augusta were strongly picketed, and strong detachments from the 2nd brigade were Sent Toward Grand Glaize and Denmark to develop the Confederate strength to the northward, with orders to return no later than 10 a. m. next Day.
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Arkansas Facts: Woodruff County Facts: Seat: AugustaEstablished: 1862 Formed from: Jackson, Saint Francis
Augusta is situated 66 meters above sea level. |