Historical Markers and War Memorials in Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Arkadelphia is the county seat for Clark County
Arkadelphia is in Clark County
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This site
When the Clark County seat was
moved from Greenville to Arkadelphia
in 1842, until completion of a permanent
structure in 1844, a log building
which stood here served as court
house.
In 1860 a handsome two-story
brick . . . — — Map (db m234844) HM
Clark County was created by the legislature of Missouri Territory on Dec. 15, 1818 and named for the territorial governor, William Clark. It comprised, roughly, all of the present Clark, Hot Spring, Garland, Pike and Dallas counties. Early county . . . — — Map (db m121379) HM
East face
When the last trumpet
is sounded, may each one
answer the roll call
of the heavenly army.
South face
"The principles for
which they fought live
eternally." erected by
the Harris Flanagin Chapter, . . . — — Map (db m121961) WM
Indians in primeval times, DeSoto in 1541, and pioneers in the 1800s and Confederates during the Civil War obtained salt from the creek and old well here. John Hemphill in 1812 opened one of the first manufactories in Arkansas, a salt refinery. — — Map (db m200778) HM
John S.T. Callaway owned forty
acres, including this site, after
receiving a United States land patent
for it in 1836. Then, in 1842, Benjamin S.
Duncan purchased the land at a
sheriff's auction and platted
Duncan's Addition in 1858.
Today, . . . — — Map (db m234829) HM
At this site the first public or “free” school in Arkadelphia was opened in 1870. Early teachers included R.D. Hearn, Elizabeth Webb, Harriet Crow, John Gordon & Dutie Casey. — — Map (db m234848) HM
Here, during Reconstruction years, were the offices of the Freedmen's Bureau. The building was, at different times, used as a harness shop, grocery store, barber shop and saloon, and for many years was a residence. — — Map (db m234853) HM
As settlers began arriving in this area around 1812, the need for religious services became a top priority among the residents. Brush arbor meetings were held every summer. Soon a log structure was built along the creek that marked the beginning of . . . — — Map (db m184576) HM
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Dedicated
This landmark is erected on the original site of Peake School built on land donated by Mr. Ed Peake in 1928, and is dedicated to the faculties and staffs who encouraged and prepared us to compete on an equal level with the best . . . — — Map (db m234859) HM
Used in the production of salt
from the water of the Saline
Bayou one mile east of Arkadelphia
by John Hemphill pioneer salt
maker of Arkansas territory, circa
1814. Given to the Henderson
State Teachers College museum
by the family of Capt. . . . — — Map (db m201033) HM
Near this site on April 1, 1864 Confederate General Joseph O. Shelby caught up with and attacked the rear guard of Union General Frederick Steeles army. Union General Samuel A. Rice, in charge of the supply, pontoon and brigade trains, rushed to . . . — — Map (db m121180) HM
Near this site was the original public school building for black students in the Arkadelphia public school system. Noted principals: Ms. P.A. Holmes 1872-1873, John Ed Peake 1877-1881, 1897-1898, 1904-1906 & Sam Hildreth 1907-1914, 1916-1939. The . . . — — Map (db m234864) HM
East & South of this point was
The Blakely Graveyard
in this first public burying
place of the community, the
early settlers were interred.
It remained in use until 1869
when it was closed to future
burials by the city council. . . . — — Map (db m200782) HM