Calhoun in Columbia County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Columbia County Calhoun Pioneer Settlement

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 2, 2018

1. Columbia County Calhoun Pioneer Settlement Marker

Inscription. One of the very oldest settlements of this county. Here in 1840–1850 settled the Bakers, Barnetts, Booths, Couches, Deeses, Dixons, Garretts, McDonalds, McWilliams, and other pioneer families Near this point Harvey Crowley Couch, Arkansas distinguished citizen and industrial leader, was born.

Erected 1936 by 1836 Arkansas Centennial Comm. - Arkansas History Comm. 1936. (Marker Number C-38.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Arkansas Centennial Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 33° 13.163′ N, 93° 9.27′ W. Marker is in Calhoun, Arkansas, in Columbia County. Marker is at the intersection of County Road 11E and County Road 25, on the right when traveling west on County Road 11E. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2350 Columbia Rd 11 E, Magnolia AR 71753, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gen. John Porter McCown (approx. 5.8 miles away); Columbia County Courthouse (approx. 6 miles away); a different marker also named Columbia County Courthouse (approx. 6

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miles away); Mount Holly, Birthplace of Arkansas Governor Thomas C. McRae, 1921-1925 (approx. 12.9 miles away); Columbia County Lamartine Pioneer Settlement (approx. 14.3 miles away).

The view west on County Road 11E towards Magnolia. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 2, 2018

2. The view west on County Road 11E towards Magnolia.

Columbia County Calhoun Pioneer Settlement marker looking east. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 2, 2018

3. Columbia County Calhoun Pioneer Settlement marker looking east.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 283 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 7, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.