Bentonville in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Benton County Poor Farm Cemetery
February 12, 2026
1. Benton County Poor Farm Cemetery Marker
John Marshall, Elijah Dawson, W.F. Smith, Jake Alverson, Mrs. Dawson, Mr. Douglas, Harriet Lenox, Lipton Allen, Robert White, Zell Whinery, W.R. McCarty, ? Steele, ? McArthey, Tim Foley, Mrs. Stephensen, Mrs. Bolen, Lemie Stewart, David Spett, William, Baker, Maggie Robbins, Sylvia Lee, Mrs Kellog, John Hughes, Thomas Black, Mixwater, W.N. Ragsdale, ? Rogers, ? Watson, E.S. Norman, ? Terrell, William Gray, Winstead Robinson, Mrs. Brookin, Parmelia Moss, Joseph Buck, Ann Lambeth, Thomas Henderson, W.S. Berford, John Lewis, John Noonan, George Holder, ? Bentley, Annie Holstein, Mrs. Barker, S. Brison, Nancy Vaughn, Aunt Frankie, Robert Jorden, Bill Ford, J.E. Wasson, George Card, John Roberts, J.B Williams, John McBride Rachel Coffelt, Mrs. Stapelton, John Bailey, Frank McClelland, James English, Mr. Kendrick, Mr. Mahurin, Mrs. Levi Martin Sarah Ann Chapman
Erected 2023 by Benton County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 36° 23.43′ N, 94° 12.027′ W. Marker is in Bentonville, Arkansas
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Regionally, this marker is in Northwest Arkansas, on the Ozark Plateau, in the Cherokee Heritage Region, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Frank Lloyd Wright / Architectural Value (approx. 0.7 miles away); Democratic Architecture / Usonian Characteristics (approx. 0.7 miles away); Integrating With Nature / The Journey (approx. 0.7 miles away); Miner Home (approx. one mile away); Benton County, Arkansas (approx. 1.2 miles away); Bank of Bentonville (approx. 1.3 miles away); Benton County First Court House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Confederate Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bentonville.
Regarding Benton County Poor Farm Cemetery. Because of the considerable growth that was occurring in Benton County during the 1850s, it became necessary to establish a county poor farm. In 1857, the county began the process to establish the poor farm, but it was not put into operation until 1858. The Benton County Poor Farm remained at the location of the cemetery until c. 1905 when it moved west of Bentonville. Today, the Benton County Poor Farm Cemetery is the last surviving element from the Benton County Poor Farm, and a rare reminder of the county's early efforts to provide
February 12, 2026
2. Benton County Poor Farm Cemetery National Register of Historic Places Marker
Also see . . . Benton County Poor Farm Cemetery National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. The Benton County Poor Farm Cemetery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 20, 2008. This is the nomination form describing the historical significance of the cemetery.
The Benton County Poor Farm Cemetery is located on the west side of NE Young Avenue north of NE Carnahan Court northeast of Bentonville in Benton County, Arkansas. The small cemetery is located in a new housing subdivision and is marked by depressions of unmarked graves, fieldstone grave markers, and remnants of a stone wall. A plastic fence surrounds the cemetery on he west and north sides, a wire fence is located on the west side, and a wood fence is located on the south side. A decorative, arched, wrought-iron gate with benches is located on the east side of the cemetery. A plaque that reads "POOR FARM / CEMETERY I CIRCA 1860" is placed at the top of the arch.(Submitted on May 12, 2026.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2026. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
