Helena in Phillips County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Russwurm Memorial

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, January 17, 2012

1. Russwurm Memorial Marker

Inscription. This lot and dwelling at No. 625 Perry Street was given by will of Mrs. Florence B. Russwurm to the First Baptist Church of Helena, Arkansas as a memorial to her late husband, Dr. W.C. Russwurm and herself. Dr. and Mrs. Russwurm were long time faithful members of the church, and contributed generously of their time, talent, and financial support.

Dr. Russwurm died June 9, 1949.
Mrs. Russwurm died August 1, 1952.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1820.

Location. 34° 31.743′ N, 90° 35.457′ W. Marker is in Helena, Arkansas, in Phillips County. It is on Perry Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 625 Perry Street, Helena AR 72342, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the Arkansas Delta,

in Crowley’s Ridge,

in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain,

and in the Quapaw Homeland.

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: Fort Curtis (within shouting distance of this marker); The Confederates Attack Fort Curtis (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Helena (within shouting distance of this marker); William Patterson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Phillips County's Confederate Soldiers (about 700 feet away); General Patrick Cleburne (about 700 feet away);

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Patrick Cleburne in Helena (about 700 feet away); The Irish Immigrant (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helena.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, January 17, 2012

2. Russwurm Memorial Marker

First Baptist Church and Parking Lot

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 659 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.