Hope in Hempstead County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Merchants Of Hope
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 6, 2020
1. Merchants Of Hope Marker
In 1909, the merchants of Hope paid to have the names of their business imprinted into a sidewalk which led from the old Garland School to Fair Park.
A portion of those squares were removed in 1995 for use in this new sidewalk at the train depot.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 33° 40.132′ N, 93° 35.55′ W. Marker is in Hope, Arkansas, in Hempstead County. Marker is on West Division Street just west of South Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hope AR 71801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Catalpa Tree (a few steps from this marker); Mail Pole (within shouting distance of this marker); President William Jefferson Clinton (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Inspection Car (within shouting distance of this marker); "I Still Believe In A Place Called Hope" (approx. ¼ mile away); William Jefferson Clinton (approx. ¼ mile away); Boyhood Home Of Bill Clinton (approx. 0.9 miles away); Ephesus Cemetery (approx. 8.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hope.
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Photographed By Craig Doda, May 6, 2020
2. Merchants Of Hope Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 6, 2020
3. Merchants Of Hope Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 6, 2020
4. Merchants Of Hope Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 6, 2020
5. Merchants Of Hope Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 6, 2020
6. Merchants Of Hope Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
