Confederate Fortifications

Historical marker location:

3417 North Magnolia Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas

( Marker is on North Magnolia Street south of West F Avenue, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2012

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.