Monticello is a city in Drew County, Arkansas, United States.

History

When Drew County was formed in 1846, its citizens decided that a new town should be built to serve as the county seat. In 1849, land was donated for the town site. The first courthouse was built in 1851 and a second courthouse was erected in 1857. During the Civil War, several small skirmishes were fought around Monticello. The Rodger's Femal Academy was used as a hospital for Confederate soldiers.[3]

3. DeArmond-Huskey, Rebecca. "Monticello (Drew County)". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture. The Central Arkansas Library System. Retrieved 9 December 2009.

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Several skirmishes occurred in Drew County during the Civil War. In 1864, skirmishes between Union and Confederate soldiers ensued on January 13–14, March 18, September 9–11, and June 17. In 1865, conflicts erupted on January 26–31, March 21–23, May 16, and May 23–27. The last skirmish occurred after the war was over, but word had not yet reached southeastern Arkansas. Union troops in search of Confederate colonel William F. Slemons encountered Confederate soldiers at Rough and Ready, and shots were fired. Slemons became a Drew County war hero, and the local chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) is named in his memory. He led the Second Arkansas Cavalry, made up of men from Drew and Dallas counties. In 1863, he was assigned to command a brigade, making him the highest-ranking officer from Drew County to serve in the war.

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