Pine Bluff in Jefferson County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Barraque Street

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, July 5, 2026

1. Barraque Street Marker

Inscription. This street was named for Antoine Barraque (1773-1858), native of France, soldier of Napoleon, and one of this area's earliest settlers. Founder of New Gascony in this county, he was a man of property and Indian sub-agent. Trusted and liked by the Quapaw nation, he led that tribe to their new home pursuant to the Treaty of 1824. A distinguished citizen of early Jefferson County, Antoine Barraque has descendants still living in Pine Bluff.

Erected by Jefferson County History Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.

Location. 34° 13.773′ N, 92° 0.265′ W. Marker is in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, in Jefferson County. It is at the intersection of West Barraque Street and North Pine Street, on the right when traveling west on West Barraque Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pine Bluff AR 71601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Arkansas Delta

and in the Quapaw Homeland.

It is also

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in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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 walking distance of this marker: Auguste La noir de Serville (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Bonne Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Pine Bluff (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Memorial to the War that United the North and South (about 400 feet away); Jefferson County First Court House (about 500 feet away); Saenger Theatre (about 500 feet away); Saint Andrew's — A Black Episcopal Mission (approx. 0.3 miles away); Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pine Bluff.

Other markers no longer nearby. Dedicated to Miss Willie K. Hocker (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); a different

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 10, 2010

2. Barraque Street Marker

marker also named Dedicated to Miss Willie K. Hocker (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 10, 2010

3. Barraque Street Marker

Looking West on West Barraque Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,682 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 12, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on May 10, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.