Rogers in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

War Eagle Mills Farm

Photographed by Michael Kindig, October 13, 2008

1. War Eagle Mills Farm Marker

Inscription. The Ozark Arts and Crafts Fair was founded on War Eagle Mills Farm by Lester and Blanche Elliott and friends in October 1954 for the purpose of giving recognition to Ozark artists and craftsmen who work with their hands and hearts to preserve the rich Ozark heritage. Dedicated to the memory of Lester and Blanche Elliott. The fair was made possible through their devotion to each other and the people they loved. They gave freely of their time, labor and the use of this historic farm for the annual October fair. Erected in 1993 during the 40th year of the War Eagle Fair.

Erected 1993.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1954.

Location. 36° 16.062′ N, 93° 56.659′ W. Marker is in Rogers, Arkansas, in Benton County. It is on War Eagle Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1104 War Eagle Road, Rogers AR 72756, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northwest Arkansas,

on the Ozark

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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 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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: War Eagle Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); War Eagle Mill (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Van Winkle's Mill (approx. 2.2 miles away); Rev. James M. Ingram (approx. 9.4 miles away); Cross Hollows (approx. 9½ miles away); a different marker also named Cross Hollows (approx. 9½ miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 10.3 miles away); First Free Will Baptist Church (approx. 10.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rogers.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, October 13, 2008

2. War Eagle Mills Farm Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 736 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.