Bentonville in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Walton's 5 &10
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 9, 2012
1. Walton's 5 &10 Marker
At this site on May 9, 1950, Sam Walton opened his original "Walton's 5-10" store - the forerunner of Wal-Mart Inc.
Erected 1983 by Walmart.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1944.
Location. 36° 22.353′ N, 94° 12.536′ W. Marker is in Bentonville, Arkansas, in Benton County. It is on Main Street near Central Avenue (Arkansas Highway 72), on the left when traveling north. Building is part of the Walmart Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 North Main Street, Bentonville AR 72712, 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 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: Terry Block (a few steps from this marker); Bentonville's Early History (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Peoples Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Benton County Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Roy's Office Supply (within shouting distance of this marker); Benton County National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Bentonville (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bentonville.
Also see . . .
1. Sam M. Walton
this page online
2. Sam Walton and Walmart. Swagbucks website entry (Submitted on June 3, 2020.)
3. Walmart. Corporate website homepage (Submitted on April 11, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Additional commentary.
1. Second Marker
There is a second marker outside the 5-10 store at the curb on North Main Street. The marker is of Ferold G. Arend. The inscriptin on the marker states:
"In appreciation for his generous support of the beautification of the historic Bentonville Square.
Ferold G. Arend
Past President
Walmart Stores Inc
1966-1984"
— Submitted May 30, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 9, 2012
2. Walton's 5 &10 Store and Marker
Photographed by Marc Hayot, May 29, 2026
3. Ferold G. Arend marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,425 times since then and 115 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on May 30, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
