Notable events and birthdays in Arkansas history for April 30.
1864 – Conclusion of the Battle of Jenkins’ Ferry
Confederate Generals John S. Marmaduke and Sterling Price renewed their assault at dawn against Union General Frederick Steele’s rearguard at Jenkins’ Ferry. By 12:30 p.m., the Confederates had failed to break Steele’s lines and ceased their attack, allowing Steele’s corps to withdraw across the flooded Saline River and reach Little Rock on May 3, effectively ending the Camden Expedition…