On Saturday, the story of the Battle of Jenkins’ Ferry will be remembered during special programs at the Grant County Museum in Sheridan.

At about 11:30 Wednesday morning, Jenkins Ferry State Park was cool and quiet. Subscribe to continue reading, or log in. Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.

The Ferry Fire was reported on Wednesday. The following day, officials said it had burned through Cottonwood Canyon State Park and reached Highway 206.