Harrison in Boone County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
The Missouri & North Arkansas Railroad Office
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 23, 2019
1. The Missouri & North Arkansas Railroad Office Marker
Inscription.
The Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad Office. . It was located above Jim Dye's Drug Store, currently Sam Alexander's Drug Store. The building was constructed in 1913 for the railroad offices and the city paid $35,000 to have them moved from Leslie. The M&NA was crucial to the economic development of the area. However, from the time that it arrived in Harrison in 1901 it experienced several changes in management, worker strikes and interruptions to service. At one point it earned the nickname May Never Arrive. It was abandoned in 1962. The upper level, consisting of 8,800 sq ft, has been converted into the Alexander family residence.
It was located above Jim Dye's Drug Store, currently Sam Alexander's Drug Store. The building was constructed in 1913 for the railroad offices and the city paid $35,000 to have them moved from Leslie. The M&NA was crucial to the economic development of the area. However, from the time that it arrived in Harrison in 1901 it experienced several changes in management, worker strikes and interruptions to service. At one point it earned the nickname May Never Arrive. It was abandoned in 1962. The upper level, consisting of 8,800 sq ft, has been converted into the Alexander family residence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 36° 13.847′ N, 93° 6.423′ W. Marker is in Harrison, Arkansas, in Boone County. Marker is at the intersection of East Rush Avenue and North Main Street (Business U.S. 65), on the right when traveling east on East Rush Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 127 North Main Street, Harrison AR 72601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Marker is just to left of green canopied single door on left of photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
