Skirmish at Tomahawk

Historical marker location:

110 U.S. 65 South, St. Joe, Arkansas

( Marker is on Highway 65 near County Road 404, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2010

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.