Historical Markers in Dyess, Arkansas

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Historical Markers in Dyess, Arkansas

1 ► Arkansas, Mississippi County, Dyess — Cafe & Shops — Historic Dyess Colony —

A variety of colony services were housed in the original building on this site. When it burned in 1944, the theater and pop shop took its place. — — Map (db m207512) HM

2 ► Arkansas, Mississippi County, Dyess — Commissary — Historic Dyess Colony —

Also called the Co-op Store, Trading Post, or The Big Store, this building carried everything colonist families needed. It burned in June 1957. — — Map (db m207494) HM

3 ► Arkansas, Mississippi County, Dyess — Community Building — Historic Dyess Colony —

This Dyess Colony gathering place included an auditorium, a library, and space for community meetings and activities. Joint church services also were held here until the various denominations could build their own churches. Ministers from three . . . — — Map (db m207904) HM

4 ► Arkansas, Mississippi County, Dyess — Dyess Colony —

Established in 1934 by President Roosevelt, Dyess Colony, named for W.R. Dyess of Luxora, became home to 500 families stricken by the Great Depression. Selected on the bases of need, farming knowledge, and physical fitness, these pioneers each . . . — — Map (db m207238) HM

5 ► Arkansas, Mississippi County, Dyess — Johnny Cash — Cotton Highway —

Johnny Cash (1932-2003) was one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Successful with country, rock & roll, folk, blues, and gospel music, Cash sold over 90 million albums during his long career. Several of his songs reflect his . . . — — Map (db m160373) HM

6 ► Arkansas, Mississippi County, Dyess — School — Historic Dyess Colony —

Vacant homes or buildings served as elementary classrooms during the colony's early years, while secondary students were bused to neighboring school districts. Dyess School, accommodating high school and elementary students, was completed by the . . . — — Map (db m207903) HM

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