Dyess in Mississippi County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
School
Historic Dyess Colony
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1964.
Location. 35° 35.522′ N, 90° 12.753′ W. Marker is in Dyess, Arkansas, in Mississippi County. Marker is at the intersection of East 4th Street and North Oak Street, on the left when traveling east on East 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 E 4th St, Dyess AR 72330, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Community Building (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cafe & Shops (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dyess Colony (approx. 0.2 miles away); Commissary (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnny Cash (approx. 1.9 miles away); World War II POW Camp (approx. 6.6 miles away); SSG James R. Hendrix (approx. 6.8 miles away); Lepanto Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dyess.
Regarding School. Legendary entertainer Johnny Cash attended Dyess High School and graduated from there in 1950. The last graduating class was in 1970, when the schools were later consolidated.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.