Seven Notable Men connected to the Civil War in Arkansas

The Civil War in Arkansas The controversies over the rights of states and the issue of slavery erupted into the Civil War in 1861 Abraham Lincoln was elected president in late 1860 He favored keeping the Union together at all costs He was against slavery Things were in a big mess!!!!!

Who was important or notable in Civil War Arkansas? The focus will be on seven men who impacted Arkansas history during the Civil War Identify which ones were pro-Confederacy Identify which ones were pro-Union Why was each man important or notable when referring to the Civil War in Arkansas?

How did James Blunt affect Arkansas during the Civil War? James Blunt was born in Maine His first job was as a sailor He next became the captain of a ship Later Blunt became a doctor He moved to Kansas and was involved in the anti-slavery movement

James Blunt Blunt was given the rank of general during the Civil War His troops were also composed of Cherokee, Creek and Seminole native Americans He participated in the following battles in Arkansas: Cane Hill, Prairie Grove, Devil’s Backbone, Boston Mountains and Van Buren. At the Battle of Prairie Grove, Blunt’s troops arrived just in time to save the day for his side

James Blunt So, on which side was Blunt? Confederate or Union? After the war James Blunt returned to Kansas, practiced medicine and became an attorney. He was a very busy man! Did you know which side he was on? You can’t say in the middle!!!!

David O. Dodd David Owen Dodd was born in Texas but later moved to Arkansas with his family He has been called the “boy martyr”*of the Confederacy because he was executed as a spy when he was seventeen. *A martyr is someone who dies for their beliefs

David O. Dodd David was arrested as a Confederate spy when he was discovered carrying military information about Union troops ( it was written in Morse Code!) He was tried and found guilty of spying for the Confederacy Dodd was hung at Little Rock, January, 1864 He is buried in Mt. Holly Cemetery located in Little Rock

This elementary school was named for David O. Dodd

Harris Flanagin Harris Flanagin was elected the 7 th governor of Arkansas amid the Civil War After Little Rock was taken by Union troops he moved the Confederate Arkansas capital to the town of Washington in Hempstead County He is the only governor to govern in exile! ( or was it the “X” file???)

Flanagin Before the Civil War, Flanagin was a teacher and then an attorney He was elected to the Arkansas Secession Convention in 1861 He called himself a “reluctant secessionist” Flanagin participated in the following battles in Arkansas: Wilson’s Creek and Pea Ridge On what side was Flanagin? Confederate or Union? (how can you tell????)

Thomas Hindman Lawyer, soldier and U.S. Congressman-- Thomas Hindman was all three things before the Civil War Hindman supported slavery and state’s rights

Thomas Hindman He became the military commander of the area west of the Mississippi River At the Battle of Prairie Grove, Hindman was the leader of Confederate troops

Thomas Hindman The Battle of Prairie Grove was officially a draw or tie between the Confederates and the Union troops but the Union troops took control of the area as a result General Hindman was killed in Helena in 1868 by an unknown assailant. The murder was never solved (talk about a COLD case!)

Isaac Murphy Isaac Murphy was the Eighth governor of Arkansas He was elected during the Civil War after the Union troops took over the capital city of Little Rock He had been a teacher and a lawyer

Isaac Murphy Why was Murphy elected governor at this time? He was against slavery He was the only delegate to the Arkansas Convention that voted against secession! ( now that takes some nerve! He had political experience

Murphy As governor, Murphy was generous in his treatment of former Confederates He was a great advocate or supporter of education while governor (don’t you appreciate him??!!!)

Albert Pike Albert Pike may have had a lot of hair, but he also had a large brain! Pike was a teacher, poet, writer, newspaper editor, politician, lawyer, soldier, soldier, Indian Commissioner and a Mason! ( that was a mouthful!)

Albert Pike Albert Pike was pro-slavery and state’s rights Since he had experience working with the Native Americans and knew many of their dialects, Pike was appointed Confederate general in the Indian Territory

Earl Van Dorn An Indian fighter and Mexican war veteran is a description of professional soldier, Earl Van Dorn! When the Civil War began, he joined the Confederate army He was given the rank of general

Van Dorn Van Dorn was in charge of the Confederate troops at the Battle of Pea Ridge Confederates lost this battle After the battle he was transferred to Mississippi. He took the majority of his troops with him. This left the state of Arkansas virtually defenseless! ( Arkansans were NOT happy )

Van Dorn Van Dorn was killed By a jealous husband In May, 1863

Review! Match the description with the picture! I was governor of Arkansas during the Civil War. In fact I am the only Arkansas governor that led the state in exile! Albert Pike Harris Flanagin

Review - Match the person with the description A professional soldier, I led Confederate troops at the Battle of Pea Ridge. My side lost! Albert Pike Earl Van Dorn

Review I was governor of Arkansas during the Civil War. I did not believe in slavery and I voted against secession from the United States Isaac Murphy Harris Flanagin

Review I was a supporter of slavery and state’s rights. Before the Civil War I served in the U.S. Congress I led the Confederate troops at the Battle of Prairie Grove Thomas Hindman James Blunt

Review I was 17 when I was executed for being a Confederate spy. My burial location is Mt. Holly Cemetery in Little Rock Albert Pike David O. Dodd

Review I was a ship’s captain, a doctor, lawyer and very much against slavery. My troops won battles in Arkansas. We were heroes at the Battle of Prairie Grove! Isaac Murphy James Blunt

And one more to review! I recruited and led Native American troops for the Confederacy My troops fought at the Battle of Prairie Grove There is a statue of me in Washington, D.C. Albert Pike Thomas Hindman

That is all!!!!