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Arkansas Post National Memorial, located eight miles southeast of Gillett in Arkansas County, contains the January 11, 1863, Arkansas Post battlefield, where vastly superior numbers of Union troops under Major General John McClernand defeated Confederate defenders under Brigadier General Thomas Churchill. While Fort Hindman now lies beneath the Arkansas River, there are still remnants of Confederate trenches. The battle, as well as the rest of Arkansas Post's rich history, is interpreted at the park museum.

 

Operating Hours & Seasons The park grounds are open daily: 8:00 a.m. to dark. The visitor center is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The visitor center is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Arkansas Post National Memorial 1741 Old Post Road Gillett, AR 72055 Headquarters & Visitor Information 870-548-2207