Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park

The 40-acre Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park sits along the Saline River, featuring historical markers and commemorative monuments about the 1864 battle.

During the Red River Campaign in April 1864, Union forces utilized a pontoon bridge to cross the flooded Saline River while under attack from Confederate troops.

The park maintains multiple interpretive exhibits that document the military strategies and human experiences during this critical Civil War engagement.

Visitors can access picnic areas, a pavilion, and recreational facilities along the Saline River while exploring the historical grounds of the battlefield.

The original ferry crossing established by Thomas Jenkins in 1815 and sections of the antebellum Little Rock and Camden road remain within the park grounds.

Location: Grant County

Inception: 1961

Elevation above the sea: 58 m

Website: https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/jenkinsferry/

Part of: Arkansas Heritage Trails System

Email: jenkinsferry@arkansas.com

Website: https://arkansasstateparks.com/jenkinsferry

GPS coordinates: 34.21306,-92.54750

Latest update: June 29, 2025 10:33