See the listing for the 1st (Crawford's) Arkansas Cavalry.
Organized on February 15, 1864 by augmenting the 2nd Arkansas Cavalry Battalion (State Troops) to regimental strength under the command of Colonel John C. Wright, Lt. Col. James W. Bowie, and Major George M. Wright. Assigned to Crawford's (later Slemons') Brigade in Fagan's 1st Arkansas Cavalry Division of Gen'l Sterling Price's cavalry corps, the 12th Arkansas participated in Confederate counterattacks on Union General Frederick Steele's Camden Expedition in March through May of 1864, fighting in the battles of Poison Springs and Marks' Mills. The regiment subsequently accompanied Fagan's division on Price's Missouri Raid in September and October of 1864, fighting in the battles of Pilot Knob (MO), Independence, and Marais des Cygnes (KS) along the way. Returned with Price to southwestern Arkansas in November, 1864 and remained in that area for the remainder of the war. Surrendered with General Kirby Smith on May 26, 1865.
Organized with from four to six companies in the spring of 1863 under the command of Major James L. Witherspoon. Assigned to Cabell's Cavalry Brigade in July, 1863 where it served in and along the border of the Indian Territory from July to November, participating in the battle of Devil's Backbone on September 1, 1863. Brigade was assigned to Marmaduke's Cavalry Division in southwest Arkansas in November, 1863 until January 1864, when it was temporarily attached to the 1st (Monroe's) Arkansas Cavalry Regimentwith Major James L. Witherspoon attached from the 1st Regiment as liaison. Participated with Monroe's Regiment in the Camden Expedition and Price's raid to the Missouri River in September and October of 1864. Returned after the raid to southwestern Arkansas/northeastern Texas, where it served out the rest of the War. Surrendered with General Kirby Smith in May, 1865.
Also Known As: 16th Arkansas Cavalry Battalion.
Organized on September 20, 1863 for service in the Indian Territory by transferring the four Arkansas companies from Clark's Missouri Infantry Regiment and placing them under the command of Lt. Col. Michael W. Buster in accordance with the provisions of Special Order #171, District of Arkansas, Dept. of the Trans-Mississippi. Dismounted to serve as infantry on June 11, 1864 by order of General Kirby Smith. No further record exist for this battalion after that point.
Organized with from five to seven companies on April 20, 1864 by renaming Crawford's Cavalry Battalion after that officer's promotion to brigade command, and placing the unit under the command of Lt. Col. John M. Harrell of Little Rock and Major J.W. Bishop. Assigned to Cabell's Brigade, where it served at the battle of Marks' Mills during the last part of the Camden Expedition. Accompanied the brigade as part of Fagan's 1st Arkansas Cavalry Division of Gen'l Sterling Price's cavalry corps on Price's Missouri Raid in September and October of 1864, fighting in the battles of Pilot Knob (MO), Independence, and Marais des Cygnes (KS) along the way. Returned with Price to southwestern Arkansas in November, 1864 and remained in that area for the remainder of the war. Surrendered with General Kirby Smith on May 26, 1865.
Organized in September, 1863 during Price's Missouri Raid by consolidating the remnants of the 2nd Arkansas Cavalry Regiment (Slemon's) to battalion size under the command of Lt. Col. Elisha L. McMurtrey. Assigned to Slemon's Brigade (later Crawford's) Brigade in Fagan's 1st Arkansas Cavalry Division of Gen'l Sterling Price's cavalry corps on Price's Missouri Raid in September and October of 1864, fighting in the battles of Pilot Knob (MO), Independence, and Marais des Cygnes (KS) along the way. Returned with Price to southwestern Arkansas in November, 1864 and remained in that area for the remainder of the war. Surrendered with General Kirby Smith on May 26, 1865.
Also Known As: McMurtrey's Cavalry Battalion.
Organized in southwest Arkansas in the summer of 1864 with four companies under the command of Captain William L. Anderson. Served in an unattached status with Fagan's Cavalry Division during Price's Missouri Raid in September and October, 1864. No other records have been found for this unit after the raid.
Organized in the summer of 1864 under the command of Colonel Charles H. Carlton, Lt. Col. R.H. Thompson, and Major D.J. Peoples. Assigned to Slemons' Brigade, Fagan's Cavalry Division during Price's Missouri Raid in September and October of 1864. Apparently disbanded after Slemons' defeat at Marais des Cygnes, not records for this unit after September, 1864.
Organized with four companies on September 28, 1862 under the command of Major Francis M. Chrisman. Assigned to Parson's Cavalry Brigade in central Arkansas. The battalion was increased to regimental strength in early 1863 and renamed as Dobbins' 1st Arkansas Cavalry Regiment.
Organized near Benton Arkansas with five to seven companies in March, 1863 under the command of Lt. Col. William A. Crawford.. Assigned to Cabell's Cavalry Brigade, the battalion fought in the battle of the Devil's Backbone on September 1, 1863, and throughout the Camden Expedition in March-April, 1864. Renamed as the 17th Arkansas Cavalry Battalion on April 20, 1864.
Organized in northeast Arkansas with five companies in March or April of 1865 under the command of a Lt. Col. Davies. Unattached, the unit served in the Jacksonport area until surrendered with BG M. Jeff Thompson and his soldiers on May 11, 1865.
Organized with an undetermined number of companies on August 27, 1864 under the command of Lt. Col. Barney Ford and Major E. O. Wolf. Assigned to Freeman's Brigade, Marmaduke's Division during Price's Missouri Raid in September and October of 1864. Apparently disbanded after the Raid in December, 1864
Organized in the early spring of 1864 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas M. Gunter and Major James Woosley. Assigned to Cabell's Brigade, Fagan's Cavalry Division , the battalion fought at Devils Backbone on September 1, 1863, throughou tthe Camden Expedition in March-May of 1864, including the battles of Poison Springs and Marks' Mills, and served during Price's Missouri Raid in September and October of 1864. Returned to southwestern Arkansas and northeast Texas after Price's Raid, and eventually surrendered with General Kirby Smith's forces on May 26, 1865.
Organized in April, 1863 with an undetermined number of companies under the command of Lt. Col. John F. Hill. Assigned to Cabell's Cavalry Brigade, operating in and along the border of the Indian Territory from April to July, 1863. Augmented to regimental size and renamed as the 7th Arkansas Cavalry Regiment on July 25, 1863.
Organized in August, 1862 at Camp Shaver (near Pine Bluff) under the command of Major A.H. Johnson. Battalion was increased to regimental size by consolidation to form the 1st Arkansas (Fagan's Monroe's) Cavalry Regiment in November, 1862.
Organized in the summer of 1864 in northeast Arkansas under the command of Colonel James H. McGehee and Lt. Col. Jesse S. Grider. Assigned to Dobbin's Brigade, Fagan's Cavalry Division in August, 1864. Patrolled and engaged in several minor skirmishes in northeastern Arkansas between September, 1862 and May, 1865. Surrendered at Jackonport, Arkansas with BG M. Jeff Thompson on May 11, 1865.
Also Known As: McGehee's Mounted Infantry Regiment
Organized on June 16, 1862 under the command of Lt. Col. Charles H. Matlock. Dismounted to serve as infantry on July 18, 1862, increased to regimental size and reorganized as the 32nd Arkansas Infantry Regiment on August 6, 1862.
Organized around April, 1865 near Jacksonport, Arkansas for service in northeast Arkansas. Served in the Army of the Northern sub-district of Arkansas under Brigadier General M. Jeff Thompson, and surrendered near Jacksonport with General Thompson on May 11, 1865.
Organized with two companies recruited from the survivors of the 11th Arkansas Infantry Regiment and soldiers from other units that had become scattered after the surrender of Port Hudson and the parole of its garrison late in July, 1863. Commanded by Major James T. Poe, former major of the 11th Arkansas. Assigned to Crawford's Brigade in Fagan's Cavalry Division in April, 1864. One company was transfered to Crawford's 1st Arkansas Cavalry Regiment as Company "M", the other company accompanied the remainder of the Confederate cavalry into the Red River area, where it remained until the end of the War. The company remained in Arkansas during Price's Missouri Raid, and probably operated as an independent scouting and patrol company.
References: Anthony C. Rushing, Ranks of Honor: A Regimental History of the Eleventh Arkansas Infantry Regiment and Poe's Cavalry Battalion, C.S.A., 1861-1865.