Little Rock in Pulaski County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

The Mehlburger Markers

— Max A. Mehlburger Memorial Marker —

By Mark Hilton, April 10, 2018

1. The Mehlburger Markers

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

A line of precise reference surveying markers known as the “Mehlburger Markers” was established in memory of the man who pioneered efforts to license land surveyors in the State of Arkansas and was awarded Land Surveyor Certificate No. 1. Max A. Mehlburger, who was born in Fort Smith in 1900 and received a B.S.C.E. from the University of Arkansas in 1927, was also a leading professional engineer, having served with highway departments, consulting engineers, and construction companies in several states prior to 1937 when he returned to his native Arkansas as Engineering Commissioner for the State Department of Public Utilities. In 1942, he established his own successful firm, Mehlburger Engineering, Inc.

This trail of markers is a tribute from those who wish others to be aware of this life of service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 34° 44.288′ N, 92° 15.936′ W. Marker is in Little Rock, Arkansas, in Pulaski County. Marker can be reached from East 9th Street. Located behind the

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By Mark Hilton, April 10, 2018

2. The Max A. Mehlburger Memorial Marker

Memorial is just to left of gas pipes.

MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 509 East 9th Street, Little Rock AR 72202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 206th Coast Artillery (Anti-Aircraft) Memorial (here, next to this marker); In Memory of United Spanish War Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Roosevelt Visits Little Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); The Arsenal Crisis (within shouting distance of this marker); The Little Rock Arsenal (within shouting distance of this marker); MacArthur Park World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); United Spanish War Veterans Tribute (within shouting distance of this marker); The Camden Expedition (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Little Rock.

Regarding The Mehlburger Markers. During the 1930’s, Mr. Mehlburger was Chief Engineer with Hartman-Clark Bros. Construction Company and North American Engineering Company, both in Peoria, Illinois. He then served as Engineering Commissioner in the Department of Public Utilities for the State of Arkansas from 1937-41. In 1941 he established Lund-Mehlburger Engineering Company in Little Rock, which became Mehlburger Engineers, Inc.

He is Past National Director of N.S.P.E. and is Past President of the Arkansas Society

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Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.