Harrison in Boone County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

The Walters Building

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 22, 2023

1. The Walters Building Marker

Inscription. It was constructed in 1912. It originally housed Walter's Dry Goods on the ground level & Fountaine Hall located upstairs. The Hall hosted the Masons and also a play house of questionable character. The building is located on what is known as “dead man's corner” as at least 2 fatal gunfights occurred here. The apparel, jewelry & cosmetics business was founded in 1867 in Woolum (Searcy County) & moved to Bellefonte in 1897 & eventually to Harrison. An ad from a 1936 newspaper reads “If it is new you will find it at Walters. Remember when you need good merchandise at prices you like to pay try this old firm.”

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 36° 13.789′ N, 93° 6.433′ W. Marker is in Harrison, Arkansas, in Boone County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street (Business U.S. 65) and East Stephenson Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 N Main St, Harrison

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AR 72601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Arkansas’ Ozark Plateau

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Boone County Men Served Both Armies / Military Activity in Boone County (within shouting distance of this marker); Boone County Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Boone County Spanish-American War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Mountain Meadows Massacre – The Journey (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mountain Meadows Massacre – The Attack (about 300 feet away); Mountain Meadows Massacre – The Victims (about 300 feet away); Jack Williams (about 300 feet away);

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 22, 2023

2. The Walters Building Marker

The Mountain Meadows Massacre (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrison.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 699 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.