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Photo courtesy NWA Democrat-Gazette A mural at the Prairie Grove Public Library. Prairie Grove: Rich with history and homespun fun By Karen Rice West Washington County Guide History e earliest accounts of settlement in what is now Prairie Grove date back to the late 1820s. In 1829, the Rev. 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 the same as it did at the turn of the century. It 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 offers a lifestyle ripe with opportunity, events and attractions that provide a great hometown Americana experience. Battlefield State Park Prairie Grove is perhaps best known as home to one of America's most intact Civil War battlefields. e 900- acre park commemorates the site of the Battle of Prairie Grove, where on Dec. 7, 1862, Confederate and Union forces clashed in a fierce battle that resulted in 2,700 casualties. is battle marked the last major Civil War engagement in Northwest Arkansas. e park offers guided walking tours, a self-guided driving tour and geocache tour, as well as a virtual tour. e Hindman Hall Museum displays artifacts recovered from the battle. ere are SPONSOR CONTENT excellent shopping and browsing opportunities seven days a week. A number of restaurants, cafes and fast food outlets are also located within the city, providing a variety of culinary options. "You can spend your days visiting our parks, aquatic center, library, or just enjoying a stroll through the museum at Battlefield Park," Golden said. "On Friday nights you'll find a full stadium cheering on our Prairie Grove Tigers who spend their weekdays in our top state- ranked classrooms." For more information about living and doing business in Prairie Grove, visit the Prairie Grove Chamber of Commerce website at www.pgchamber.com. Photo courtesy NWA Democrat-Gazette Bruce Schultz of Lafayette, La. shows a recently developed tintype photograph to Jay Jarrett (right) of Houston Tx. and his son Arleigh Jarrett, 14, during the 2022 Battle of Prairie Grove Reenactment at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. Courtesy photo 2023 West Washington County Directory | 23