Leetown, Arkansas
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| Leetown, Arkansas Lee Town, Arkansas |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Benton |
| Settled | 1840s |
| Named for | John W. Lee |
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC−06:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC−05:00) |
| ZIP code | 72732 |
| Area code | 479 |
| GNIS feature ID | 75584 |
| Major airport | XNA |
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Leetown, also known as Lee Town, was a historic village in Benton County, Arkansas, United States.[1][2] The first day of the Battle of Pea Ridge was fought around Leetown.[3]
History
Leetown was founded in the 1840s, by John W. Lee, a farmer from Tennessee. Little is known about the village prior to the American Civil War. It is historically significant for its role as a field hospital for the U.S. Army during the Battle of Pea Ridge. Most, if not all, buildings and structures were used as field hospitals.[4] There are no period buildings remaining, but period fences have been replaced and historic roads restored. An active reforestation program has been carried out.[3]
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Municipalities and communities of Benton County, Arkansas, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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