Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Butterfield Stage Route
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 9, 2012
1. Butterfield Stage Route Marker
Butterfield Stage Route
from St. Louis to San Francisco
1857 – 1860
Erected by Marion Chapter, D.A.R. and Major Bryan Pendleton Chapter, D.A.C.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Butterfield Overland Mail, and the Daughters of the American Revolution series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 36° 3.762′ N, 94° 9.467′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of College Avenue (U.S. 71) and Center Street, on the right when traveling north on College Avenue. Marker is near the main entrance to the Historic Washington County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fayetteville AR 72701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Archibald Yell (a few steps from this marker); First Confederate Company Organized in Washington County (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Guisinger Building (about 600 feet away); Significant Dates in Fayetteville History (about 700 feet away); Fayetteville Center Square
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Also see . . . Butterfield's Overland Mail Company. Encyclopedia of Arkansas entry. (Submitted on September 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 9, 2012
2. Butterfield Stage Route Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 9, 2012
3. Historic Washington County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 671 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
