University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Orville Henry

— Arkansas Difference Makers —

Photographed by Marc Hayot, July 12, 2026

1. Orville Henry Marker

Inscription. For nearly 60 years Orville Henry chronicled the accomplishments of the Razorbacks, writing with a style unmatched in the history of journalism in Arkansas. From John Barnhill to Frank Broyles to Houston Nutt, Henry was THE authority on Razorback athletics.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is February 23, 2001.

Location. 36° 4.155′ N, 94° 10.784′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in Washington County. It is in University of Arkansas. It can be reached from Road 300. The marker is located with the Arkansas Difference Makers markers at the north entrance (near gate 10) of Donald W. Reynolds Stadium on the grounds of the University of Arkansas. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 350 N Razorback Rd, Fayetteville AR 72701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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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: Wilson Matthews (here, next to this marker); Dr. Frank Oldham Jr. (here, next to this marker); Jackson T. Stephens (here, next to this marker); Jon Richardson (here, next to this marker); George and Boyce Billingsley (a few steps from this marker); Donald W. Reynolds (a few steps from this marker); The Jim Lindsey - Jim Williams Entry (a few steps from this marker); Ruth Cohoon (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

Regarding Orville Henry. This marker is one of several markers umbrellaed under the "Arkansas Difference Makers," a list of people who made significant contributions to the University of Arkansas sports program.

Also see . . . Orville Henry. This is a small blurb from the Arkansas Razorbacks wesite.

Orville
Photographed by Marc Hayot, July 12, 2026

2. Orville Henry Marker location
Henry was a legendary sportswriter, editor and columnist in Arkansas for more than 60 years. He was the consummate journalist for the Arkansas Gazette, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Donrey Media and, The Morning News of Northwest Arkansas. Henry served as the distinguished sports editor of the Arkansas Gazette for 46 years (1943-89) and gained nationwide recognition as THE authority on the Razorbacks.

(Submitted on July 18, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.