Osceola in Mississippi County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
William J. Driver
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 31, 2010
1. William J. Driver Memorial
the honorable William J. Driver.
As a member of the Rivers and Harbors and Flood Control Committees of the Congress of the United States, he shaped and, by his superb leadership, caused the enactment of laws which curbed the mighty Mississippi, the St. Francis, and the other rivers of this area and minimized the danger of devastating floods.
Recognized as the foremost authority on drainage and flood control, he was the St. Francis basin's most valued citizen.
"His life was gentle, and the elements so
mixed in him that nature might stand up
and say to all the world, this was a man!"
Erected by the people of the St. Francis basin and the Osceola Bar Association August 11, 1959, A.D.
Erected 1959 by The Osceola Bar Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1861.
Location. 35° 42.192′ N, 89° 58.195′ W. Marker is in Osceola, Arkansas, in Mississippi County. It is at the intersection of North Walnut Street (U.S. 61) and West Hale Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North
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Regionally, this marker is in the Arkansas Delta, in Crowleys Ridge, and in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Mississippi Delta, and in the Great River Road Region. 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: Confederate Veterans of Mississippi County (a few steps from this marker); Flag Poles Erected (within shouting distance of this marker); Mississippi County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Post Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Mississippi County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Mississippi County Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); South Mississippi County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Coston Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Osceola.
Also see . . . William Driver. "Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress 1774 - Present" entry (Submitted on October 4, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 31, 2010
2. William J. Driver Memorial
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 31, 2010
3. Grave of William J. Driver
Located in Violet Cemetery a few blocks east of the courthouse.
Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, unknown
4. William J. Driver
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,061 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on October 7, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on September 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
