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

George and Boyce Billingsley

— Arkansas Difference Makers —

Photographed by Marc Hayot, July 12, 2026

1. George and Boyce Billingsley Marker

Inscription.

Committed to the support of excellence in education at Arkansas and in their community of Bella Vista/Bentonville, George and Boyce Billingsley have supported the Razorback athletic program for decades. Their generosity helped Arkansas build one of the finest collegiate football statdiums in the nation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 2000.

Location. 36° 4.154′ N, 94° 10.79′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in Washington County. It is in University of Arkansas. It can be reached from Route 300, on the right when traveling east. 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

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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 walking distance of this marker: Wilson Matthews (a few steps from this marker); Orville Henry (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Frank Oldham Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Jon Richardson (a few steps from this marker); Jackson T. Stephens (a few steps from this marker); The Jim Lindsey - Jim Williams Entry (a few steps from this marker); Donald W. Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker); Ruth Cohoon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

Regarding George and Boyce Billingsley. This marker is one of several markers umbrellaed under the "Arkansas Difference Makers," a list of people who made significant contributions to the University

Photographed by Marc Hayot, July 12, 2026

2. George and Boyce Billingsley Marker

of Arkansas sports program.

Also see . . .
1. UA Music Building Named George And Boyce Billingsley Music Building. This is a press release from the University of Arkansas from Feb. 1, 2000 stating the university named their music building after George and Boyce Billingsley.

The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees have honored George and Boyce Billingsley of Bella Vista, Ark., by naming the UA music building the George and Boyce Billingsley Music Building.

The Billingsleys, UA alumni and long-time supporters, recently transformed their love of international culture into a $1.15 million gift to the University of Arkansas’ music department.

(Submitted on July 19, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas.)

2. George Billingsley Dies at Age 73. This is a link from Arkansas Talk Business on the life of George Billingsley. The article was published on Aug. 5, 2002.

George Billingsley of Bella Vista, owner of International Tours of Northwest Arkansas and former chairman and CEO of Pacific Resources Export Ltd., died July 31 after a battle with cancer.

(Submitted on July 19, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas.)

3. Boyce Billingsley, Philanthropist and Friend of the University, Passes at 89.

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The University of Arkansas released an article from March 30, 2021 detailing the life of Boyce Billingsley following her death.

Boyce Billingsley, a 1955 alumna of the U of A and longtime philanthropist, passed away on March 18 at the age of 89. She leaves behind a legacy of generosity, impacting programs in multiple colleges and schools, as well as Razorback Athletics.

(Submitted on July 19, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.