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May 13, 1864

The Skirmish at Cypress Creek took place. This action was the first engagement between Federal and Confederate forces during Brigadier General Joseph O. Shelby’s movement into northern and eastern Arkansas during the summer of 1864. Near the Arkansas River, Federal forces worked to determine the strength of Confederate forces and keep them from crossing the river if possible.

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Dermott Railroad Depot

Before railroad passenger service was discontinued to many small Arkansas towns by the mid-1960s, the local depot was a major point of activity. Many towns were serviced by more than one train each day, drawing large crowds on a regular basis. The Dermott (Chicot County) depot, a spacious structure, is shown here in the 1950s, while passenger service was still an important means of transportation.

 

Before railroad passenger service was discontinued to many small Arkansas towns by the mid-1960s, the local depot was a major point of activity. Many towns were serviced by more than one train each day, drawing large crowds on a regular basis. The Dermott (Chicot County) depot, a spacious structure, is shown here in the 1950s, while passenger service was still an important means of transportation.

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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, and audio files, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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