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

Dr. James W. and Joy Nelson Webb

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 21, 2023

1. Dr. James W. and Joy Nelson Webb Marker

Inscription. On this site stood the former home of Dr. James W. Webb (1878 1947) and Mrs. Joy Nelson Webb (1891-1976). Dr. Webb also owned and operated a dentist office on this property. Mrs. Webb published and edited the weekly Prairie Grove Herald newspaper. Throughout her life in Prairie Grove, Mrs. Webb collected information and wrote articles regarding the town's history and its residents. Upon her death, the Webb-Nelson-Murphy Memorial Foundation was created for religious, charitable, literary, and education purposes. Mrs. Webb's love of community, dedication to education, and preservation of history has greatly benefited Prairie Grove and the surrounding area.

Erected by Presbyterian Church (USA) • General Federation of Women's Clubs.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 35° 58.545′ N, 94° 18.917′ W. Marker is in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of East Buchanan Street (Business U.S. 62) and North Neal Street, on the right when traveling west on East Buchanan Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Prairie Grove AR 72753, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northwest Arkansas,

on the Ozark Plateau,

in the Cherokee Heritage Region,

and in Osage Territory.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ozarks.

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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); Cumberland Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1959 Prairie Grove Telephone Co. Phone Booth (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hindman Hall Museum (approx. 0.6 miles away); Battlefield Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Historic Wall (approx. 0.6 miles away); Battle of Prairie Grove (approx. 0.6 miles away); General Shaver's Headquarters (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prairie Grove.

Also see . . . Joy N. Webb. Archived obituary from 1976. (Luginbuel Funeral Home) (Submitted on June 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 21, 2023

2. Dr. James W. and Joy Nelson Webb Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.