Morrilton in Conway County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Conway County Library
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 15, 2023
1. Conway County Library Marker
placed on the
National Register
of
Historical Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the National Register of Historic Places series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 35° 9.07′ N, 92° 44.725′ W. Marker is in Morrilton, Arkansas, in Conway County. Marker is at the intersection of West Church Street (State Road 113) and South Division Street, on the right when traveling east on West Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 W Church St, Morrilton AR 72110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Conway County Vietnam War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Conway County Korean War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Conway County World War I Memorial (about 500 feet away); Conway County Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Conway County (about 500 feet away); Conway County World War II Memorial (about 500 feet away); Thousands Steamed By 1831-59, Two Cherokee Groups were Stranded Here
this page online
Regarding Conway County Library. Excerpts from the National register nomination:
The Pathfinder Club of Morrilton, Arkansas, founded in 1894, had as its primary goal the establishment of a free public library for Morrilton.
The first established collection was housed in private homes. Then a small unused building was used. During this period "The Porter Collection" (1600-plus rare books collected world-wide) was added to the library.
The need for a permanent building and a place to have the rare book collection resulted in an application to the Carnegie Foundation. The application was approved and, in 1916, as nearly as can be established, the total collection was moved into the new building. This building is still in use as the Conway County Library.
Also see . . . Conway County Library (PDF). National Register nomination for the library, which was listed in 1978. (Prepared by B. P. Greene, County County Library; via National Archives) (Submitted on November 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 15, 2023
2. Conway County Library Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
