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

Home of Robert Crittenden

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 5, 2022

1. Home of Robert Crittenden Marker

Inscription. On this site stood the home of
Robert Crittenden
Lieutenant in the War of 1812
First Territorial Secretary of State
and Acting Governor of Arkansas
1819 – 1829

Erected 1936 by General George Izard Chapter, National Society United States Daughters of 1812.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.

Location. 34° 44.513′ N, 92° 16.207′ W. Marker is in Little Rock, Arkansas, in Pulaski County. It is in Macarthur Park. Marker is at the intersection of Scott Street and East 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on Scott Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 Scott St, Little Rock AR 72201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cathedral of St. Andrew (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nash House (about 800 feet away); LaFayette Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Nash House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thurston House (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnson House (approx. ¼ mile away); Trapnall Hall (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Little Rock.

Also see . . . Robert Crittenden (1797–1834). Crittenden assumed the governor's seat when the duly-appointed governor was delayed in arriving in Arkansas. Crittenden spent his time building a political faction loyal to him, making him one of Arkansas' first political power brokers. (Allen W. Bird, Encyclopedia of Arkansas) (Submitted on November 26, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 5, 2022

2. Home of Robert Crittenden Marker

Robert Crittenden (1797-1834) image. Click for full size.

L. E. Yandell via Arkansas State Archives (Public Domain), circa 1830

3. Robert Crittenden (1797-1834)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.