What an exciting discovery to come across an elk roaming the fields and woodlands of the Buffalo River country. Once again these large members of the deer family can be found grazing or resting in clearings and open spaces.
Native to the hardwood . . . — — Map (db m61755) HM
When establishing Buffalo National River in 1972, Congress recognized the need to preserve the valley’s culture as well as its free-flowing river. Here in Boxley Valley, a traditional farm community is being perpetuated within the borders of Buffalo . . . — — Map (db m61757) HM
On Court Street (State Highway 7) at Stone Street (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling east on Court Street.
Civil War in Newton County Several military actions took place in Newton
County during the Civil War. On Jan. 10, 1863, Union
troops attacked and destroyed a large saltpeter
works on the Buffalo River. Skirmishes were fought
June 14 and Nov. . . . — — Map (db m225345) HM
On Church Street just east of Stone Street (State Route 7), on the left when traveling east.
Jasper, the county seat of Newton County, was designated as such soon after the creation of the county, December 14, 1842. It was named in honor of Thomas W. Newton. — — Map (db m155497) HM
On Stone Street (State Highway 7) at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on Stone Street.
In memoriam
Newton County veterans of all wars who gave
their lives in the service of their country
N.W. Armer • Frank Bickner • Caldin Bolen • C.H. Clark • Emory Collins • Albert Cooper • Quenton Criner • Loyd Dixon • Raymond Dollar • . . . — — Map (db m225349) WM
On State Highway 7 0.2 miles south of County Road 80, on the right when traveling south.
This is the site of the Old Buffalo River Bridge also known
as the Pruitt Bridge. The Arkansas Highway Department
designed the bridge in one day. Fred Luttjohann of Topeka,
Kansas built it in 1931 for a contract bid of $55,226.09.
The Virginia . . . — — Map (db m225343) HM
Settling Along the Buffalo Abraham Villines and his children were among the earliest pioneer families in the Buffalo River valley. Abraham’s grandson William built this log house in 1850 for his new bride, Rebecca. Four years later their son . . . — — Map (db m61752) HM
