Willie Kavanaugh Hocker

Historical marker location:

Wabbaseka, Arkansas

( Marker is on North First Street (U.S. 63/79) south of Myrtle Street, on the left when traveling south.)

1862-1944.

The Battle of Helena, which took place in Helena, Arkansas, in July 1863, was one of the largest Civil War battles fought in the state. Union forces were able to repel a Confederate attack, which helped secure control of the Mississippi River for the Union.