Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for June 27, 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.
On June 27, 1862, Union and Confederate forces fought the Skirmish at Stewart’s Plantation in Jackson County, a Confederate victory with about 45 total casualties.
On June 27, 1863, the U.S. Navy acquired the vessel later commissioned as the USS Arkansas…