Battle of Brownsville, Arkansas

Part of the American Civil War

Date	August 25, 1863
Location	Lonoke County, Arkansas
Result	United States victory

Belligerents

United States

Confederate States

Commanders and leaders

Washington Geiger

John Marmaduke

The Battle of Brownsville (August 25, 1863) was an engagement fought in present-day Lonoke County, Arkansas, during the American Civil War.

On August 25, 1863, U.S. Cavalry clashed with Confederates near Brownsville. The initial battle involving approximately 7,000 men occurred east of town. After a brief artillery duel, Colonel Washington Geiger's U.S. troopers forced the retreat of Brigadier-General Marmaduke's Division of Cavalry. Marmaduke formed new battle lines six miles to the west. The Federal advance was repulsed, but Confederate forces were forced to retreat in less than three weeks.

Brownsville was the first in a series of engagements during the Little Rock Campaign which led to its capture on September 10 by the United States Army.

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