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The Jenkins' Ferry State Park is a state park and historic site in Leola, Arkansas. It preserves the battleground of the Battle of Jenkins? Ferry.

Originally known as the Jenkins? Ferry Battleground State Park upon its creation in 1961, the Jenkins' Ferry State Park protects the site mainly for being a part of the Camden Expedition led by General Frederick Steele. The site is a part of the Camden Expedition Sites National Historic Landmark, which preserves the areas where the Union General traveled in efforts to occupy the city of Camden.

The Jenkins' Ferry State Park is named after the Jenkins? Ferry, a business started by Thomas Jenkins which operated during the 1800s. The said ferry operated in the area.
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