Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

The Dale Bumpers Legacy

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023

1. The Dale Bumpers Legacy Marker

Inscription. The University of Arkansas in July 1995 added Dale Bumpers to the name of the College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences to honor the former governor, 1971-1975, and U.S. Senator, 1975-1999. He helped propel Arkansas agricultural and food industries to international prominence, championed major legislation to protect and conserve natural resources and promote environmental sustainability, and was a leading advocate for child wellness, nutrition, healthy lifestyles and human dignity. He secured funding for major expansion of agricultural, food and life sciences education and research. A former rancher and attorney from Charleston, he was a famous Senate orator - one of few who could affect the course of legislation with his oratorical skills.

Erected 2011 by Arkansas Alumni Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1995.

Location. 36° 4.246′ N, 94° 10.582′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from West Maple Street east of Garland Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in front of the University of Arkansas Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences Building. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1164 W Maple St, Fayetteville AR 72701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First International Agriculture Mission (a few steps from this marker); Early Integration (within shouting distance of this marker); Six Pioneers (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clintons on Law Faculty (about 400 feet away); The Leflar Legacy (about 500 feet away); The $300 Million Gift (about 600 feet away); Campaign for the Twenty-First Century (about 600 feet away); Wild Band of Razorbacks (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

Also see . . . Biography of Dale Bumpers. The namesake of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences served with distinction for four years as governor of Arkansas, and then for 24 years in the United States Senate. (University of Arkansas) (Submitted on May 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023

2. The Dale Bumpers Legacy Marker

Dale Bumpers (1925-2016) image. Click for full size.

Unknown via National Archives and Records Administration (cropped) (Public Domain), 1977

3. Dale Bumpers (1925-2016)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on May 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.