Persian Gulf War Memorial

Historical marker location:

47 W Conway St, Benton, Arkansas

( Memorial is at the intersection of West Conway Street and North Main Street, on the left when traveling west on West Conway Street.)

Marker installed: 1991

1991.

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.