Built in 1850, it saw action in the American Civil War, serving as a headquarters for both the Union and Confederacy.

[1] The house was constructed by Judge Jonas Tebbetts and his wife in the Greek Revival architectural style.

Tebbetts was released at the time of General McCulloch's death which occurred during the Battle of Pea Ridge.

With a successful capture of the Headquarters House the Rebels could sweep the Union from northwest Arkansas.

Despite a desperate charge up Dickson Street, the Confederates finally decided they could not take the Headquarters House and withdrew.