Rogers in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

The Butterfield Overland Mail In Arkansas

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, April 10, 2016

1. The Butterfield Overland Mail In Arkansas Marker

Inscription. To commemorate the Centennial passage, through Benton County of the First Westbound Stage coach on the Butterfield Overland Mail Route from St. Louis to San Francisco. Callahan's Tavern, the site of which is about a half a mile northeast of this spot, which was the first relay station where teams were changed after entering Arkansas from Missouri. The stage arrived here about 7 o'clock on the morning of September 18, 1858.

Erected by Benton County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Butterfield Overland Mail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 18, 1858.

Location. 36° 19.949′ N, 94° 6.965′ W. Marker is in Rogers, Arkansas, in Benton County. Marker is on South 1st Street north of West Elm Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rogers AR 72756, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bank of Rogers (a few steps from this marker); Applegate Drugstore (within shouting distance of this marker); Harris Baking Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Victory Theater (about 500 feet away); Daisy Airgun Museum

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(about 500 feet away); Arvest Bank (about 600 feet away); Historic Rogers Post Office Building (about 700 feet away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rogers.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 19 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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