Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for June 12, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this information comes from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, an online publication. ChatGPH has collected this data.
June 12, 1862 — Civil War skirmish at Waddell’s Farm. A Ninth Illinois Cavalry detachment clashed with Confederates near Village Creek in Jackson County while gathering supplies. The Federals won the skirmish and returned with about 36 wagonloads.
June 12, 1862 — Confederate troop movement toward Little Rock. Brig. Gen. Henry E. McCulloch ordered Confederate troops east of Tyler, Texas, toward Little Rock as Union Gen. Samuel Curtis threatened the capital…