The Battle of Elkin’s Ferry was a land battle of the American Civil War that took place on April 3-4, 1864. Commanding the Union forces was Major General Fred Steele who had the 3rd Division, VII Corps and two cavalry brigades (about 8,500 men) under his command. Commanding the Confederate forces was Brigadier General John S. Marmaduke who had 3 cavalry brigades (about 7,500 men) under his command. The battle took place in Clark County and Nevada County, Arkansas lasted two days and was a Union Victory. The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ... April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four with the length of 30 days. ... 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Clark County is the name of several counties in the United States of America: Clark County, Arkansas Clark County, Idaho Clark County, Illinois Clark County, Indiana Clark County, Kansas Clark County, Kentucky Clark County, Missouri Clark County, Nevada Clark County, Ohio Clark County, South Dakota Clark County, Washington Clark County... Nevada County is the name of several counties in the United States: Nevada County, Arkansas Nevada County, California This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... State nickname: The Natural State Other U.S. States Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Governor Mike Huckabee Official languages English Area 137,732 km² (29th)  - Land 134,856 km²  - Water 2,876 km² (2. ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... National Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Official language English de facto nationwide Various European and Native American languages regionally Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Danville, Virginia April 3–April 10, 1865 Largest city New Orleans... National Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Official language English de facto nationwide Various European and Native American languages regionally Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Danville, Virginia April 3–April 10, 1865 Largest city New Orleans... Some Confederate soldiers The Confederate States Army (CSA) was formed in February, 1861, to defend the Confederate States of America, which had itself been formed that same year when eleven southern states seceded from the United States. ... Clark County is the name of several counties in the United States of America: Clark County, Arkansas Clark County, Idaho Clark County, Illinois Clark County, Indiana Clark County, Kansas Clark County, Kentucky Clark County, Missouri Clark County, Nevada Clark County, Ohio Clark County, South Dakota Clark County, Washington Clark County... Nevada County is the name of several counties in the United States: Nevada County, Arkansas Nevada County, California This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... State nickname: The Natural State Other U.S. States Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Governor Mike Huckabee Official languages English Area 137,732 km² (29th)  - Land 134,856 km²  - Water 2,876 km² (2. ...

During the Camden expedition the Union forces had to ford the Little Missouri River because all of the bridges were impassible. The Union forces reached Elkin’s Ferry before the Confederates, but on April 3 were attacked by Brigadier General Joseph O. "Jo" Shelby's cavalry and on April 4 1864 Brigadier General John S. Marmaduke’s cavalry attacked the Union forces as the they were trying to cross the river. The Union forcers were able to fend off both of these attacks and were able to cross the river.