Parkin in Cross County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
The Flood of 1912
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 1, 2023
1. The Flood of 1912 Marker
Inscription.
The flood of 1912 was the greatest disaster ever suffered by Parkin. Breaks in the St. Francis and Mississippi levees covered the land and into our homes from 4 to 30 feet in depth in April and part remained until summer. Most of the people fled to seek refuge, in a colony of government tents on Crowley's Ridge or to loved ones elsewhere. Later many people were subjects of Charity. Deaths, destruction, damage and financial ruin resulted from the Catastrophe. The flood of 1927-28, tornado of 1928, flood of 1938, drought and the Depression of 1930's followed. Years were required for Parkin to recover.
The flood of 1912 was the greatest disaster ever suffered by Parkin. Breaks in the St. Francis and Mississippi levees covered the land and into our homes from 4 to 30 feet in depth in April and part remained until summer. Most of the people fled to seek refuge, in a colony of government tents on Crowley's Ridge or to loved ones elsewhere. Later many people were subjects of Charity. Deaths, destruction, damage and financial ruin resulted from the Catastrophe. The flood of 1927-28, tornado of 1928, flood of 1938, drought and the Depression of 1930's followed. Years were required for Parkin to recover.
Erected 1975 by Parkin High School History Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 35° 16.252′ N, 90° 33.259′ W. Marker is in Parkin, Arkansas, in Cross County. Marker is at the intersection of Wilson Street and Lake Street, on the left when traveling south on Wilson Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Parkin AR 72373, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 1, 2023
2. The Flood of 1912 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
