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.
The Walters Building. . It was constructed in 1912. It originally housed Walter's Dry Goods on the ground level and 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 and cosmetics business was founded in 1867 in Woolum (Searcy County) and moved to Bellefonte in 1897 and 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.”
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.”
Location. 36° 13.789′ N, 93° 6.433′ W. Marker is in Harrison, Arkansas, in Boone County. Marker 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 AR 72601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 22, 2023
2. The Walters Building Marker
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 132 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
