Jonesboro in Craighead County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Hattie W. Caraway A.B., LL. D.
A tribute to
Photographed By Thomas Smith, June 30, 2023
1. Hattie W. Caraway A.B., LL. D. Marker
February 1, 1878 - December 22, 1950
Tennessee Native -Arkansas Daughter
A good southern wife in the traditional sense.
First:
Elected woman U. S. Senator
Woman to preside over the Senate
Woman chairman of a Senate committee
New dealer and political liberal. Possessed of mind, courage and convictions. In all things she stood for the interest of her people.
Erected 1975 by By Hoe and Hope Garden Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 1878.
Location. 35° 50.29′ N, 90° 42.305′ W. Marker is in Jonesboro, Arkansas, in Craighead County. Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Avenue and S. Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Washington Avenue. In front of the Craighead County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jonesboro AR 72401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battery C, 206th Coast Artillery (AA) Dutch Harbor, Alaska Memorial (here, next to this marker); Craighead County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); To the 1385 Sons of Craighead County (a few steps from this marker); The Battle of Jonesboro
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Photographed By Thomas Smith, June 30, 2023
2. Hattie W. Caraway A.B., LL. D. Marker
Harris & Ewing (courtesy of the Library of Congress), circa 1932
3. Hattie Caraway with gavel. U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. 3. submitted on July 8, 2023. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
