Osceola in Mississippi County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
East Hale Storefronts
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 31, 2010
1. East Hale Storefronts Marker
The potential for commerce related to cotton payrolls attracted a robust cadre of Jewish merchants to Hale Avenue in the early 1900s. Harwarg's opened in "Old Town" before moving to "New Town," followed by Beehive's, Nickol's, and Weinberg's. Silverfield's (1915) operated over 80 years in downtown Osceola.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 35° 42.168′ N, 89° 58.115′ W. Marker is in Osceola, Arkansas, in Mississippi County. Marker is at the intersection of West Hale Avenue and Poplar Street, on the right when traveling east on West Hale Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Osceola AR 72370, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Reggie Young (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert King (within shouting distance of this marker); Son Seals (within shouting distance of this marker); Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Willie Bloom (within shouting distance of this marker); Jimmy "Popeye" Thomas
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Photographed By Craig Swain, August 31, 2010
2. East Hale Storefronts Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 31, 2010
3. Store Along Hale Avenue
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 681 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
