Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for April 30, 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 April 30, 1864, the principal engagement of the Battle of Jenkins Ferry was fought. During the Camden Expedition, Confederate forces tried to crush Union General Frederick Steele’s retreat at the flooded Saline River crossing, but failed to stop the Federal withdrawal.
On April 30, 1874, the Battle of New Gascony was fought in Jefferson County during the Brooks-Baxter War. On that day, Hercules King Cannon White led Baxter-aligned forces against Brooks supporters gathered at New Gascony. The clash was one of the larger armed episodes in the struggle over the governorship…