Wabbaseka in Jefferson County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Willie Kavanaugh Hocker
1862-1944
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 25, 2021
1. Willie Kavanaugh Hocker Marker
Miss Willie Kavanaugh Hocker of Wabbaseka, Arkansas, designer of the Arkansas flag, and one of the most interesting personalities of the state. Miss Hocker taught in the public schools of the state for a number of years, and her knowledge of the details of its history are incorporated in her design of its flag. She has the unique distinction of being the only woman, except Betsy Ross, whose design for a flag has been accepted officially.
Miss Hocker has also received outstanding recognition for her poems and short stories.
Erected by Pine Bluff Chapter, DAR, Arkansas History Commission and the Secretary of State.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 34° 21.7′ N, 91° 47.755′ W. Marker is in Wabbaseka, Arkansas, in Jefferson County. It is on North First Street (U.S. 63/79) south of Myrtle Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wabbaseka AR 72175, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Arkansas Delta and in the Quapaw Homeland. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Arkansas Flag/Wabbaseka Memorial (a few steps
this page online
More about this marker. Located in the Arkansas State Flag Park.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 25, 2021
2. Willie Kavanaugh Hocker Marker
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 25, 2021
3. Arkansas Flag Memorial Park Wabbaseka
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 548 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
