The Slaughter Pen
May 30, 2019
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Address:
506 East Douglas Street,
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
What to know
The Borden apple orchard, the site where the heaviest loss of life occurred during the Battle of Prairie Grove, was christened “The Slaughter Pen” by soldiers who fought on this ground. Join a park interpreter for a 30-minute talk on why this orchard become one of the worst firefights west of the Mississippi River.