Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for August 15, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Historical Arkansas events and birthdays occurring on August 15. ChatGPH has collected this data.
Little Rock campaign (Civil War), on August 15, 1863, during the Union advance on Little Rock, Major General Frederick Steele’s forces began arriving at Clarendon. As they advanced, nearly a thousand men fell ill within two days due to heat, dust, and contaminated water. Steele’s infantry set up a base at DeValls Bluff shortly thereafter.
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