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George D. Hay

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1 ► Arkansas, Fulton County, Mammoth Spring — George D. Hay — The Solemn Old Judge —

On Main Street (Arkansas Route 9) at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.

. . . — — Map (db m192100) HM

2 ► Arkansas, Fulton County, Mammoth Spring — The Inspiration for The Grand Ole Opry — Mammoth Spring, Arkansas —

Near U.S. 63 at Main Street (State Route 9), on the right when traveling north.

In 1919, George D. Hay, a young newspaper reporter for the Memphis Commercial Appeal, visited Mammoth Spring while on assignment. Before boarding the train back to the city, Hay was invited to a traditional Ozark musical and marveled at the . . . — — Map (db m192093) HM