 Hindman then learned of the approach of General Herron, who had two divisions just north of Fayetteville.Hindman planned to get behind the Federal division of General Blunt and prevent General Herron's division from combining with Gen. Blunt.Upon reaching the high ground at Prairie Grove on December 7, Hindman's army formed on the ridge overlooking Crawford Prairie and Fagan's brigade was advanced to a position fifty yards from the Borden Orchard.