Camp White Sulphur Springs Confederate Cemetery, Military cemetery in Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States.
Camp White Sulphur Springs Confederate Cemetery lies about 2 miles southwest of Pine Bluff and spans a preserved area holding graves of soldiers from multiple regiments. The grounds contain remains from various family groups and units who found their final resting place here.
The site served as a Confederate military camp from 1861 to 1863, defending the lower Arkansas and White River areas before Union forces captured the region. After military defeat, the grounds were later preserved as a burial place.
The cemetery holds a granite monument erected in 1912 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy to honor soldiers who died at the camp. The monument stands as a memorial to those who rest here.
The cemetery sits near Arkansas Highway 54 and is accessible to visitors who wish to see the grounds. GPS coordinates help with precise location for those using navigation tools.
Many of the buried soldiers died from measles brought by troops from Texas and Indian Territory that spread quickly through the camp. This outbreak was one of the largest health crises faced by the camp's garrison.
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