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By Randy Rice West Washington County Directory e earliest accounts of settlement in what is now Prairie Grove date back to the late 1820's. In 1829, the Reverend Andrew Buchanan, "Uncle Buck" as he was known, came to Prairie Grove aer hearing about a large bountiful spring located in a grove of trees in a beautiful valley. at spring is still visible in Mock Park, located in downtown Prairie Grove, and looks much as it did at that turn of the century. e spring was long a gathering spot where locals would drink from the cool waters and socialize. In 1933 the spring became the first source of water for the newly constructed water treatment and distribution system. Prairie Grove is perhaps best known as home to one of America's most intact Civil War battlefields. With more than 900 acres, Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park commemorates the site of the Battle of Prairie Grove, where on December 7, 1862, Confederate and Union forces clashed in a fierce day of fighting that resulted in 2,700 casualties. is battle marked the last major Civil War engagement in Northwest Arkansas. e park offers walking and driving tours, programs, and events. At the Hindman Hall Museum, artifacts recovered from the battle are displayed. Admission to the museum is free. Arkansas's largest Civil War battle re-enactment takes place here biennially (even- numbered years) the first weekend in December. Prairie Grove offers a lifestyle rich with history and ripe with opportunity, plus beautiful neighborhoods that are ready to provide you with a great hometown experience. Take a visit and soak in the feeling of a true Americana experience. Rich with history, ripe with opportunity 12 | 2021 West Washington County Directory 116 E. Buchanan Prairie Grove, AR 479-841-6029 Yesterday's necessity is today's charm. Come find your treasures. www.edwardjones.com 3.5" x 2.5" | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt MKT-5894K-A e d wa r d j o n e s .c o m Member SIPC Member SIPC edwardjones.com Brian Denman Financial Advisor 219 W Buchanan St Prairie Grove, AR 72753 479-846-1718 TIM O'NEILL, DVM MATTHEW FINNEY, DVM 479-267-2685 www.cvsvet.net 34 Years serving both large and small animals Farm & ambulatory calls for beef, equine, hog, sheep & goat Quality preventative medicine for small and large animals