Saline County Records

Historical marker location:

Benton, Arkansas

( Marker is at the intersection of W. Sevier Street and N. Main Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Sevier Street.)

Marker installed: 2014

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.