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September 6, 1864

The Skirmish at Norristown took place. One of the earliest engagements between Confederate and Union forces during Major General Sterling Price’s 1864 raid into Missouri, this skirmish would ultimately prove to be bloodless. While only a brief engagement, this skirmish set into motion a series of battles that would ultimately lead to the destruction of much of Price’s force and an end to Confederate hopes of retaking Missouri.

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Powell Clayton

Powell Clayton was the first Republican elected as governor of Arkansas. Serving during Reconstruction, he was been referred to as “the most hated governor of Arkansas.” Clayton left the office of governor to serve as one of Arkansas’s U.S. senators in 1871. Far from his adopted state, he still exerted considerable power within state Republican politics. When he died in 1914, he was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, becoming the only Arkansas governor whose remains do not rest in the state. He is shown here in his official gubernatorial portrait.

 

Powell Clayton was the first Republican elected as governor of Arkansas. Serving during Reconstruction, he was been referred to as “the most hated governor of Arkansas.” Clayton left the office of governor to serve as one of Arkansas’s U.S. senators in 1871. Far from his adopted state, he still exerted considerable power within state Republican politics. When he died in 1914, he was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, becoming the only Arkansas governor whose remains do not rest in the state. He is shown here in his official gubernatorial portrait.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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