LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — As we celebrate our nation’s independence, many may be surprised to learn that a Revolutionary War battle took place in Arkansas.
The Battle of Arkansas Post, or the “Colbert Raid,” is considered by historians to be the last land battle of the American Revolutionary War.
“Definitely a forgotten portion of Arkansas history. I think part of it is as we look at the American Revolution, we tend to, as Americans, think, well, these are mostly East Coast engagements,” said David Albert, park ranger at Arkansas Post National Memorial…