Near Batesville in Independence County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Pfeiffer Community
A light-colored crystalline limestone known as Batesville marble has been mined in this area since 1836 and most of the material used in the Arkansas State Capitol under construction from 1899 to 1915 originated here. Pfeiffer was also a railhead with wagons coming from many points to pick up freight. The community is named for the Pfeiffer family which began a quarry here about 1903.
Erected 1976 by American Revolution Bicentennial.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 35° 49.467′ N, 91° 35.565′ W. Marker is near Batesville, Arkansas, in Independence County. Marker is on North St. Louis Street (U.S. 167) north of Pfeiffer Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3810 N St Louis St, Batesville AR 72501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Three Governors (approx. 2.6 miles away); Independence County Poor Farm and Burial Ground (approx. 3.4 miles away); Batesville During The Civil War (approx. 4.6 miles away); Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 4.6 miles away); Original Building, Arkansas College (approx. 4.7 miles away); Peed-Ball House (approx. 4.7 miles away); Arkansas College (approx. 4.7 miles away); Col. Morgan Magness (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Batesville.
Additional commentary.
1. Marker removed last year for road widening. Now reinstalled.
After being removed to widen Highway 167, the marker was left on the ground by the contractor. A local resident took it home for safekeeping until the DOT started looking for it this year. Now found, and restored, it has been replaced in its former location.
— Submitted August 26, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
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