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Former location of the Ashley County Courthouse. image, Touch for more information
By Mark Hilton, August 26, 2017
Former location of the Ashley County Courthouse.
1 Arkansas, Ashley County, Hamburg — F-18 — Ashley County Court House
On North Main Street (U.S. 425) at East Adams Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
The first court house in Ashley County was erected on this site in 1849. The county having been created the year before.Map (db m107740) HM
2 Arkansas, Benton County, Bella Vista — United States Commanders in Chief
Our Constitution names the President of the United States the Commander in Chief of all the Armed Forces. Presidents who have served in our military are displayed on the following plaques. Each has served either on Active Duty, in the National . . . Map (db m92382) HM WM
3 Arkansas, Benton County, Bella Vista — United States Commanders in Chief
[Written on the initial marker, provided for context] Our Constitution names the President of the United States the Commander in Chief of all the Armed Forces. Presidents who have served in our military are displayed on the following . . . Map (db m92400) HM WM
4 Arkansas, Benton County, Bella Vista — United States Commanders in Chief
[Written on the initial marker, provided for context] Our Constitution names the President of the United States the Commander in Chief of all the Armed Forces. Presidents who have served in our military are displayed on the following . . . Map (db m92423) HM WM
5 Arkansas, Benton County, Bella Vista — United States Commanders in Chief
[Written on the initial marker, provided for context] Our Constitution names the President of the United States the Commander in Chief of all the Armed Forces. Presidents who have served in our military are displayed on the following . . . Map (db m92424) HM WM
6 Arkansas, Benton County, Bentonville — A-1 — Benton County First Court House
On A Street at NE Second Street, on the right when traveling north on A Street.
The first court house in Benton County, built of hewed logs was erected on this site (at Bentonville) in 1837, the year after the county was created. It was named for Thomas H Benton.Map (db m19880) HM
7 Arkansas, Benton County, Bentonville — Benton County National Bank
On Central Avenue (State Highway 72) near A Street, on the left when traveling west.
Civil Court and Bentonville City Hall, circa 1934. Site formerly the Benton County National Bank, circa 1906.Map (db m54312) HM
8 Arkansas, Benton County, Bentonville, Downtown Bentonville — James A. Rice House
On Southeast 3rd Street at Southeast A Street, on the right when traveling east on Southeast 3rd Street.
. . . Map (db m224928) HM
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9 Arkansas, Benton County, Lowell — Lowell Postal Service
On Jackson Street south of McClure Avenue (County Road 923), on the left when traveling south.
The earliest postal area was at Cross Hollows. Records show the Bloomington Post Office was changed to Lowell, March 9, 1881 with Paul F. Lewis, Postmaster. Insets show a 1900 Post Office building on North Jackson Street. The one next door to . . . Map (db m93274) HM
10 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The Old Federal Building
On East Rush Avenue at North Main Street (Business U.S. 65), on the left when traveling east on East Rush Avenue.
It was completed in 1903 and served as the Post Office from 1906 - 1965. The three story (plus basement) building was constructed at an original cost of $78,000 with a floor space in excess of 20,000 sq ft. It was constructed of hard-burned, dark . . . Map (db m141866) HM
11 Arkansas, Bradley County, Warren — F-17 — Bradley County Court House
On East Cedar Street at North Main Street (Business U.S. 63), on the right when traveling west on East Cedar Street.
The first temporary court house in Bradley County was erected on this site in 1842, two years after the creation of the county, and continued in use until 1858, when a court house built of brick was erected.Map (db m121054) HM
12 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Clayton-Becker House
On Spring Street north of Hillside Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Crescent Cottage on the National Register of Historic Places Built in 1881 Home of Powell Clayton, the first governor of Arkansas after the state was readmitted to the Union following the War Between the States Owners Ray & . . . Map (db m80139) HM
13 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Law Offices of F.O. Butt
On Spring Street, 0.1 miles north of Main Street (Arkansas Highway 23), on the left when traveling north.
Festus Orestes Butt was born in 1875 in Illinois just before his family moved to Carroll County, Arkansas. He became a licensed attorney before he was of legal age. The Arkansas General Assembly set aside his "disability of minority", and he set up . . . Map (db m79735) HM
14 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — The Civic CenterSouth Main
On Main Street (State Highway 23) north of Benton Street, on the left when traveling south.
These two large limestone public buildings anchor this part of downtown Eureka Springs. They span the deep ravine cut by Leatherwood Creek which flows in a tunnel beneath all the buildings on this entire part of Main Street. [Photo 1.] This . . . Map (db m59964) HM
15 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — The Western District Courthouse
On Main Street (State Highway 23) north of Benton Street, on the left when traveling south.
Eureka Springs was incorporated on Valentine's Day in 1880. At that time, the only courthouse was in the county seat of Berryville, some 12 miles to the east. This was a great distance at the time, the roads were bad, and the King's River had to be . . . Map (db m59962) HM
16 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — Flanagin Law Office
On Clay Street at South 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Clay Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m234837) HM
17 Arkansas, Cleburne County, Heber Springs — F-3 — Cleburne CountyCounty Seat
On West Main Street (Arkansas Route 25) west of South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west.
Until its removal to Heber Springs, the county seat of Cleburne County, the youngest of the 75 counties in Arkansas, was established at Sugar Loaf in 1883, the year the county was formed, and named for General Pat. Cleburne.Map (db m141602) HM
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18 Arkansas, Columbia County, Magnolia — Columbia County Courthouse
On South Court Square at South Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling east on South Court Square.
Third courthouse on this site. Bid for construction of a new courthouse was let in 1905 for $58,631. Designed by W.S. Hull and built of blond brick with stone detailing, it is considered an example of second renaissance revival architecture. . . . Map (db m121341) HM
19 Arkansas, Columbia County, Magnolia — Columbia County Courthouse
On Courthouse Square at East Main Street (Business U.S. 82), on the left when traveling north on Courthouse Square.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m121408) HM
20 Arkansas, Conway County, Plummerville — 100 — Conway County in the Civil War / Murder of John Clayton
On Sardis Road (County Road 61) at Puddin Drive, on the right when traveling west on Sardis Road.
Side 1 Conway County in the Civil War Conway County men served in both the Union and Confederate armies in the Civil War. Co. I, 1st Arkansas Mounted Rifles, Co. B, Carroll’s Cavalry, Co. I, 36th Arkansas Infantry, . . . Map (db m96451) HM
21 Arkansas, Craighead County, Jonesboro — H-12 — Craighead County Court House
On South Main Street at West Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
The site of Jonesboro was laid off as the county seat of Craighead County in 1859, and there was erected soon afterwards the first court house in the county.Map (db m116609) HM
22 Arkansas, Craighead County, Jonesboro — Hattie W. Caraway A.B., LL. D.A tribute to
On West Washington Avenue at S. Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Washington Avenue.
February 1, 1878 - December 22, 1950 Tennessee Native -Arkansas Daughter A good southern wife in the traditional sense. First: Elected woman U. S. Senator Woman to preside over the Senate Woman chairman of a Senate committee . . . Map (db m227550) HM
23 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Courthouse
On South 4th Street south of East Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
The companies of soldiers that came out of Van Buren were formed at this historic landmark. It is also the site where some infantry and Calvary units camped and drilled. There were nine different companies that were formed in . . . Map (db m96864) HM
24 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Overlooking His Domain
Near North 3rd Street, 0.1 miles south of Knox Street, on the right when traveling south.
From the front of his home, John Drennen could overlook the bustling port town of Van Buren, including the wharf originally known as Phillips Landing. Until after the Civil War, the Arkansas River and the steamboats that plied its . . . Map (db m120427) HM
25 Arkansas, Cross County, Wynne — H-13 — Cross CountyCounty Seat
On South Falls Boulevard (State Highway 1) at East Union Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Falls Boulevard.
The county was named for Col. David C. Cross. First seat of justice, Cleburne 1865. Moved to Wittsburg 1865 where it remained until 1884 when it was removed to Vanndale and later in 1903 the county seat was established at Wynne, where it has since . . . Map (db m158125) HM
26 Arkansas, Desha County, Watson — Desha County Seat — 1874 - 1880 —
On Arkansas Route 1 at Front Street, on the right when traveling east on State Route 1.
Watson became the county seat of Desha County after Napoleon was abandoned to the Mississippi River. Lewis W. Watson donated the land and built the courthouse near this site. The county seat was moved to Arkansas City in 1880. Watson remained the . . . Map (db m107757) HM
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27 Arkansas, Franklin County, Ozark — B-13 — Franklin County Court House
On West Commercial Street (Highway 64) at South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on West Commercial Street.
Ozark was designated as the county seat of Franklin County in 1837, and the first court house in the county was erected on this site in 1838.Map (db m120001) HM
28 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Alerted at the Arlington — Hot Springs Central Avenue Historic District —
Near Central Avenue (Arkansas Route 7) north of Court Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1928 Senator Joe T. Robinson was the Democratic party's candidate for vice-president. He was formerly (sic) notified at the Arlington Hotel that he had been chosen as Al Smith's running mate. A huge crowd assembled downtown to hear . . . Map (db m211196) HM
29 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Competing Claims for Hot Springs — Hot Springs Central Avenue Historic District —
Near Central Avenue (Arkansas Route 7), on the right when traveling south.
From 1832 to 1877, the Hot Springs Reservation was under federal ownership, but there was no local supervision of the land or the thermal waters. During that period, several private citizens attempted to gain title to the springs, including . . . Map (db m211136) HM
30 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Hot Springs Reservation Established — Hot Springs Central Avenue Historic District —
Near Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
In 1832 Congress passed a bill reserving four sections of land with the springs in the middle for future use by the United States government. This act supposedly eliminated the possibility of private ownership of land within a mile of the springs.Map (db m211046) HM
31 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Lamar Bathhouse — Hot Springs National Park —
On Reserve Street.
The first Lamar opened in 1888, the final year that Georgia-born Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar (1825-1891) — a former Confederate officer, overseas ambassador for the Confederacy, and U.S. Representative and Senator for Mississippi — served as . . . Map (db m211200) HM
32 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Site of the State Capitol of Arkansas
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) 0.1 miles north of Mountain Street, on the right when traveling north.
Site of The State Capitol of Arkansas July 2-14-1862 When Federal troops advanced on Little Rock, Governor Henry Massie Rector moved his staff and records here. Erected by the Garland County Association of the Arkansas . . . Map (db m122573) HM
33 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — State Capitol Moves to Hot Springs — Hot Springs Central Avenue Historic District —
Near Central Avenue (Arkansas Route 7), on the right when traveling south.
Early in 1862 Governor Henry Rector feared that Federal troops were planning an attempt to seize Little Rock and decided to move the capitol of the state to Hot Springs. The movement of the government to Hot Springs was the highlight of the . . . Map (db m211077) HM
34 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Temporary State Capitol — Hot Springs Central Avenue Historic District —
Near Central Avenue (Arkansas Route 7), on the right when traveling south.
The temporary state capitol was set up in 1862 in a two-story home on the site of the park opposite the Arlington Hotel. Some state records were stored in a log kitchen which was separate from the house. The kitchen was later moved and sat adjacent . . . Map (db m211072) HM
35 Arkansas, Hempstead County, Blevins — The First Courthouse For The County Of HempsteadTerritory Of Arkansas
On Arkansas 29, 2 miles south of U.S. 371, on the right when traveling north.
Was located in the log house of John English near this site on the old Southwest Trail for the years of 1819 to 1824.Map (db m246391) HM
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36 Arkansas, Hempstead County, Hope — President William Jefferson Clinton
On East Division Street at South Main Street, on the left when traveling east on East Division Street.
March 12, 1999. On this day two Hope natives visited the Hope Visitor Center and museum. President William Jefferson Clinton, in town to dedicate his restored birthplace house, was escorted through the center by life-long friend Thomas Franklin . . . Map (db m161917) HM
37 Arkansas, Independence County, Batesville — Agricultural Wheel Political Platform 1887
On River Street at South Broad, on the left when traveling south on River Street.
• Pay off the national debt • Repeal laws that favors capital • Prevent aliens from owning land • Abolish national banks • Government operations on a cash basis • End agricultural futures trading • Establish a graduate income tax • Prohibit . . . Map (db m221190) HM
38 Arkansas, Independence County, Batesville — Col. Morgan Magness
Near Sidney Street south of Virginia Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Col. Magness, 1796-1871, legendary wealthiest man of Independence County before the Civil War, emigrated from Tennessee with his father, Johnathan Magness, a North Carolinian, when Arkansas was a part of Missouri Territory. Col. Magness, a prominent . . . Map (db m221205) HM
39 Arkansas, Independence County, Batesville — 19 — Governor Elisha Baxter
Near Sidney Street south of Virginia Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Elisha Baxter (1827-1899), 10th Governor of Arkansas, was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina. He came to Batesville in 1852, opened a mercantile business and was elected mayor in 1853. Baxter served two terms as state representative . . . Map (db m221210) HM
40 Arkansas, Independence County, Batesville — F-12 — Independence County First County Court House
On East Main Street.
The town of Batesville was selected as the county seat and the first county court house built in 1821, a year after the county was organized.Map (db m66720) HM
41 Arkansas, Independence County, Batesville — Three Governors
On East Main Street (Arkansas Route 394) north of General Street (Arkansas Route 233), on the right when traveling north.
Near this spot stood the homes of three governors of the State of Arkansas Thomas S. Drew (1844-1849) Elisha Baxter (1873-1874) William R. Miller (1877-1881)Map (db m221079) HM
42 Arkansas, Jackson County, Jacksonport — Jackson County CourthouseBuilt 1869 - 72
Near Washington Street at Avenue Street.
. . . Map (db m116611) HM
43 Arkansas, Jackson County, Newport — G-3 — Jackson County First Court House
On 3rd Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on 3rd Street.
The first court house in Jackson County, created in 1832, was located at Litchfield, where it remained until 1839, when it was moved to Elizabeth. In 1852 Augusta (now Woodruff County) was made the county seat and two years later it was moved to . . . Map (db m116624) HM
44 Arkansas, Jefferson County, Wabbaseka — In 1912,
On U.S. 63/79, 0.1 miles north of Myrtle Street.
In 1912, Secretary of State Earle Hodges (1911-1917) and the Pine Bluff chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsored a competition to produce a design for Arkansas’s first state flag. Since 1819, Arkansans had lived, fought, played . . . Map (db m168987) HM
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45 Arkansas, Lafayette County, Lewisville — C-18 — Lafayette County Court House
On East 3rd Street at Spruce Street, on the left when traveling east on East 3rd Street.
The first court house in Lafayette County erected in 1828, was built of logs on Chickaninny Prairie. In 1840 a new town site for the county seat was laid off at the place to which was given the name of Lewisville.Map (db m178710) HM
46 Arkansas, Lafayette County, Stamps — 139 — Pioneering Legislators
Near McKamie Road (Arkansas Route 53) 0.3 miles south of Magnolia Street, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Three African American men represented Lafayette County in the state legislature after the Civil War. Monroe Hawkins, born a slave in North Carolina around 1832, was a minister and laborer. He was a delegate in the 1868 Constitutional Convention and . . . Map (db m121211) HM
47 Arkansas, Lawrence County, Powhatan — Powhatan Jail
Near State Highway 25, on the right when traveling east.
You are facing the Powhatan Jail Designed by John D. Edwards, this is a rare example of a stone military blockhouse. Lawrence County, is known as the "Mother of Counties". In 1815, Lawrence County formed this northern region of . . . Map (db m242636) HM
48 Arkansas, Little River County, Alleene — Original Site of Little River County Seat
On County Road 133 at State Route 234, on the right when traveling west on County Road 133.
Little River County was formed 1867 out of lands taken from Hempstead and Sevier Counties by Act 104 of the Arkansas Legislature approved March 7, 1867. The Act fixed the temporary county seat at the home of William M. Freeman, which was ½ mile . . . Map (db m121273) HM
49 Arkansas, Little River County, Ashdown — B-17 — Little River CountyCounty Seat
On North 2nd Street north of West Main Street (State Route 32), on the right when traveling north.
Rocky Comfort, made the County Seat of Little River County in 1868, continued as such until 1880, when it was moved to Richmond and from there the Seat of Justice was moved to Ashdown.Map (db m121243) HM
50 Arkansas, Little River County, Ashdown — B-27 — Little River CountyHome of Governor Jeff Davis
On North 2nd Street south of West Main Street (State Route 32), on the right when traveling north.
Birthplace of the twentieth Governor of Arkansas, one of the state's most colorful personalities.Map (db m121244) HM
51 Arkansas, Little River County, Foreman — First Permanent Site of Little River County Seat
On Arkansas Route 108 south of Arkansas Route 108 Spur, on the right when traveling south.
The Arkansas Constitutional Convention of 1868 located the permanent county seat at Rocky Comfort, where it remained until 1880. The first term of court was held there August 4, 1868. A frame court house was erected with offices on the first floor . . . Map (db m121277) HM
52 Arkansas, Lonoke County, Lonoke — Lonoke Landmarks
On North Center Street (State Highway 31) north of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Joseph Taylor Robinson Home - 204 NE Front St. Practiced law in Lonoke - 1893-1912 U.S. Congressman - 1902-1913. Governor of Arkansas - January - March 1913. U.S. Senator - 1913-1937. Lonoke was named for lone oak tree, surveyor's landmark for . . . Map (db m65710) HM
53 Arkansas, Lonoke County, Lonoke — F 25 — Senator Joe T. RobinsonLonoke County
On North Center Street (State Highway 31) north of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Senator Joseph Taylor Robinson, Arkansas' outstanding statesman was born six miles northwest of this place in 1872. He lived in Lonoke and practiced law; was elected to Congress and served ten years; moved to Little Rock in 1912; served as Governor . . . Map (db m65713) HM
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54 Arkansas, Madison County, Huntsville — D-18 — Madison CountyCounty Government
On West Main Street (Business U.S. 412) at West War Eagle Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
A county government was organized in Madison County in 1836, in the barn of Evan S. Polk, a short distance northwest of the present town of Huntsville which was laid out as a town and made the permanent seat, of government in 1839. The county was . . . Map (db m141599) HM
55 Arkansas, Mississippi County, Osceola — Mark Twain's Plum Point Landing & Overlook
On State Highway 198, on the left when traveling west.
Mark Twain referred to Osceola as "the famous and formidable Plum Point" in his book, Life on the Mississippi, as well as other writings. First established in 1837 as Plum Point, Osceola was incorporated in 1853. From this vantage point, one could . . . Map (db m36301) HM
56 Arkansas, Mississippi County, Osceola — J-12 — Mississippi County Court House
On West Hale Avenue at North Walnut Street (U.S. 61), on the right when traveling west on West Hale Avenue.
The county seat of Mississippi County, created in 1833, was located at Osceola in 1836. Since about 1900 the county has maintained another court house at Blytheville for the northern district. The county was named for the great river which flows . . . Map (db m36489) HM
57 Arkansas, Mississippi County, Osceola — Mississippi County CourthouseOsceola
On West Hale Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Hale Avenue.
This Neoclassical Courthouse was built in 1912 on land donated by Judge W.J. Driver. Constructed of unusual brick, the building features a flat roof supporting a copper dome with large concrete terra cotta decorations and round polished inserts on . . . Map (db m36434) HM
58 Arkansas, Mississippi County, Osceola — U.S. Post Office Building
On West Hale Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Constructed in 1915, this building served as the post office on the Cotton Highway until 1936. County Judge S.L. Gladish made sure that the Post Office contained European tiles like those used in the then-new courthouse. The building later housed a . . . Map (db m36454) HM
59 Arkansas, Mississippi County, Osceola — William J. Driver
On North Walnut Street (U.S. 61) at West Hale Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Walnut Street.
In memory of the honorable William J. Driver.Former Circuit Judge and Congressman, a lifelong citizen of Osceola, Arkansas. Born March 2, 1873. Died October 1, 1948. As a member of the Rivers and Harbors and Flood Control Committees of the Congress . . . Map (db m36532) HM
60 Arkansas, Monroe County, Clarendon — C-5 — Monroe County First Court House
The first court house in Monroe County, created in 1829, was erected about 1830 on a site on Joseph Jacob's farm, to which was given the name of Lawrenceville. There it remained until 1856, when the county seat was moved to Clarendon.Map (db m153390) HM
61 Arkansas, Phillips County, Helena — Judge Jacob Trieber1853-1927
On Walnut Street near Perry Street, on the right when traveling south.
Jacob Trieber served as United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas from 1901 to 1927. He was the first Jewish judge ever to serve on the federal bench. Trieber was born in Prussia in 1853, immigrated with his parents to St. . . . Map (db m107824) HM
62 Arkansas, Phillips County, Helena — I-15 — Phillips County Court House
On Cherry Street at Perry Street on Cherry Street.
The First County Seat of Phillips county was ordered in the Act of 1820 which created the county, to be located in the Town of Monticello, which place has since been identified as the original name of the present Town of Helena.Map (db m51918) HM
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63 Arkansas, Phillips County, Helena — The Hard Road to Equal Rights
Near Biscoe Street (U.S. 49) at Little Rock Road.
African Americans Exercise Their Rights In the decades following the Civil War, former slaves in Arkansas saw African Americans elected to local, state and national offices. Henderson B. Robinson was elected . . . Map (db m107892) HM
64 Arkansas, Pike County, Murfreesboro — B-16 — Pike County Court House
On Courthouse Square at North Washington Avenue (State Route 26), on the left when traveling west on Courthouse Square.
The first court house in Pike County, built of logs, was erected on the site of the town of Murfreesboro, which was laid out as a site for the county seat in 1833.Map (db m121284) HM
65 Arkansas, Poinsett County, Harrisburg — Benjamin Harris Sr.
On North Main Street south of Market Street, on the left when traveling south.
In 1856, donated the land on which this courthouse was built. Harrisburg was named in his honor. Erected 1989Map (db m221248) HM
66 Arkansas, Poinsett County, Harrisburg — H-13 — Poinsett County Court House
On East Street at Center Street, on the left when traveling north on East Street.
The first county seat of Poinsett County, created in 1838, was located at Bolivar, and there it remained until 1856, when it was moved to Harrisburg.Map (db m221251) HM
67 Arkansas, Pope County, Russellville — Steamboats - Power on the River
Near Lock and Dam Road (Highway 7) west of Sheppard Drive.
The first steamboat to ascend the Arkansas River, the Comet, arrived at Arkansas Post on March 31, 1820, and river travel was transformed. Two years later people in the new town of Little Rock were jubilant over the arrival of the first . . . Map (db m142031) HM
68 Arkansas, Prairie County, Des Arc — G 16 — Prairie County Court House
On West Courthouse Square just west of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
The first court house in Prairie County erected in 1846, was located in the town of Brownsville, where it remained until 1873, when it was removed to Devalls Bluff, in 1875 the seat of justice was moved to Des Arc, where it has since remained.Map (db m172136) HM
69 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Jacksonville — Governor Homer M. Adkins1890-1964
On West Main Street at Jeff Davis Street, in the median on West Main Street.
The 32nd Governor of the State of Arkansas (Dem. 1941 - 34) was born near Jacksonville on October 15, 1890 in the community of Piedmont, spent his childhood here and attended Bayou Metro public School. Gov. Adkins was largely responsible for . . . Map (db m183524) HM
70 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock — Choctaw Route Station(1899)
Near Dean Kumpuris Street at East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Constructed in 1899, the Choctaw Route Station served as a passenger depot for the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad Company, before becoming the property of the Rock Island Railroad in 1902. The station served as a major passenger terminal on . . . Map (db m121451) HM
71 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Downtown — Arkansas Statehood Centennial
On Capitol Mall at State Capitol, on the left when traveling east on Capitol Mall.
This granite boulder was placed here June 15, 1936 to commemorate the one hundredth year of Arkansas’ Statehood. The boulder weighs nearly twenty tons. It was brought from Granite Mountain, five miles south of this point and placed by the authority . . . Map (db m157178) HM
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72 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Downtown — First Little Rock Council Meeting
On West 3rd Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West 3rd Street.
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73 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Downtown — E-15 — Pulaski CountyCounty Government
On Broadway Street (U.S. 70) north of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
The county government in Pulaski County was organized May 24, 1819, at the house of Samuel Mc Henry. The next year at the first session of the General Assembly of Arkansas Territory, the permanent seat of government for Pulaski County was . . . Map (db m211313) HM
74 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Macarthur Park — Home of Robert Crittenden
On Scott Street at East 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on Scott Street.
On this site stood the home of Robert Crittenden Lieutenant in the War of 1812 First Territorial Secretary of State and Acting Governor of Arkansas 1819 – 1829Map (db m211339) HM
75 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Macarthur Park — Johnson Housec. 1877
On East 7th Street west of Sherman Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Johnson House was built about 1827 as the residence of Robert W. Johnson and his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin S. Johnson. Robert W. Johnson had returned to Little Rock in 1876 after a long and distinguished career which . . . Map (db m211347) HM
76 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Macarthur Park — Roosevelt Visits Little Rock
Near East 9th Street.
On October 25, 1905, Theodore Roosevelt became only the second sitting president to visit our state. His visit was a key stop on a southern tour following the election of 1904 in which he was elected easily but failed to win any states of the former . . . Map (db m116375) HM
77 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Pettaway — William L. Terry House
On Scott Street at East 15th Street, on the left when traveling north on Scott Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m211449) HM
78 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, River Market — Augustus Hill Garland
On President Clinton Avenue west of Sherman Street, on the left when traveling east.
At about this site stood the law office of Augustus Hill Garland Member of House and Senate of the Confederate Congress He prepared and won the case of ex parte Garland in the U.S. Supreme Court, thus effecting the readmission . . . Map (db m102759) HM
79 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Wright Avenue — Pearson-Robinson House
On Marshall Street at West 19th Street, on the right when traveling south on Marshall Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built in 1900Map (db m211526) HM
80 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Lewis deMun
On North Bettis Street north of State Route 90, on the left when traveling north.
deMun, a French aristocrat (Chevalier or Knight), emigrated to the U.S. in the 1790s. A trained draftsman, he became the right hand man of Benjamin Latrobe, architect of the U.S. Capitol. deMun oversaw the construction of the west wing . . . Map (db m170292) HM
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81 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — H-11 — Randolph County Court House
On North Marr Street at East Everett Street, on the left when traveling south on North Marr Street.
The first court house in Randolph county, created in 1835, was erected in 1886, on the site of the town of Pocahontas, which was then known as Bettis' Bluff.Map (db m170293) HM
82 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — The Old Randolph County Courthouse
On East Everett Street just west of North Bettis Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Old Randolph County Courthouse has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior April 24, 1973.Map (db m172011) HM
83 Arkansas, Saline County, Benton — C.W. Lewis Stadium
On Unnamed Street.
C.S. Lewis Stadium Dedicated Sept. 21, 1934 Benton 19-Arkadelphia 0 Benton School Board Predisent (1868-1928) 1918-1928 Civic leader and Education Advocate.Map (db m131956) HM
84 Arkansas, Searcy County, Marshall — E-2 — Searcy CountyCounty Seat
On Center Street south of Nome Street, on the right when traveling south.
The county seat of Searcy County was created in 1838 and was first located at Lebanon, on Bear Creek, about five miles west of the present town of Marshall, to which place the seat of justice was moved in 1856.Map (db m141600) HM
85 Arkansas, Sebastian County, Fort Smith — 1908 Reunion of U.S. Marshals
On Garrison Avenue (U.S. 64) at 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on Garrison Avenue.
[Title is text] [Panoramic photo enlargement]Map (db m93244) HM
86 Arkansas, Sebastian County, Fort Smith — Barracks, Courthouse, JailFort Smith National Historic Site — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Parker Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The building in front of you is very much as it appeared in the 1890s. First built as a military barracks, it was later converted for use as a courthouse and jail. Over time its appearance changed to accommodate different needs of the people . . . Map (db m59026) HM
87 Arkansas, Sebastian County, Fort Smith — A-4 — Sebastian County Seat of Justice
On 6th Street (State Highway 255) south of Rogers Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The permanent seat of justice in Sebastian County, created in 1851 was located on a site to which was given the name of Greenwood. In 1861 another court house was erected at Ft. Smith and since then the county has maintained two seats of justice. . . . Map (db m92349) HM
88 Arkansas, Sebastian County, Fort Smith — The GallowsFort Smith National Historic Site, Arkansas — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Parker Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
With the largest criminal jurisdiction of any federal court at the time, the Western District of Arkansas handled an extraordinary number of murder and rape cases. When a jury found defendants guilty in these capital cases, federal law mandated the . . . Map (db m59022) HM
89 Arkansas, Sebastian County, Fort Smith — The Reserve
On Carnall Avenue at South 8th Street (Arkansas Road 255), on the right when traveling west on Carnall Avenue.
In 1884, by an act of Congress, secured by Congressman John H. Rogers, later United States Judge of the Western District of Arkansas, more than 200 acres of the government reservation was donated to the Fort Smith school district.Map (db m236843) HM
90 Arkansas, Sevier County, De Queen — A-6 — Sevier County Seat of Justice
On West Stillwell Avenue at North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on West Stillwell Avenue.
In 1829 the year after the creation of the County of Sevier, the permanent seat of justice for the county was located at Paraclifta on Cossatot River about five miles from the southern boundary of the county where it remained until 1871, when it was . . . Map (db m121280) HM
91 Arkansas, Sharp County, Evening Shade — F-11 — Sharp County Court House
On West Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
The first court house in Sharp County was erected at Evening Shade in 1868. About 1890 another court house was built at Hardy, in the Northern end of the county, and since then the county has maintained two seats of justice.Map (db m59179) HM
92 Arkansas, Sharp County, Hardy — F-21 — Sharp County Court House
On E Main Street (State Highway 63).
The first court house in Sharp County was erected at Evening Shade in 1868. About 1890 another court house was built at Hardy in the northern end of the county and since then the county has maintained two seats of justice.Map (db m65507) HM
93 Arkansas, St. Francis County, Forrest City — Old Courthouse Bell
On South Izard Street south of Court Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
This bell rang from the bell tower of the magnificent courthouse that graced this site for seventy-nine years before the present structure was built in 1976. The former courthouse was built in 1897 by Judge John S.R. Cowan of Hughes at a cost of . . . Map (db m172208) HM WM
94 Arkansas, Union County, El Dorado — First Union County Courthouse
On North Washington Avenue at East Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on North Washington Avenue.
. . . Map (db m121964) HM
95 Arkansas, Union County, El Dorado — D-38 — Union County Second Courthouse
On East Elm Street at North Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Elm Street.
This marks the site of the second court house built in Union County. Completed May 1st, 1848. The spot was originally a pond where ducks gathered in season. Emigrants in search of home sites frequently camped alongs its banks. It was filled in under . . . Map (db m121292) HM
96 Arkansas, Union County, Mount Holly — Mount Holly, Birthplace of Arkansas Governor Thomas C. McRae, 1921-1925
On Stephens Highway (Arkansas Route 57) south of Mt Holly Highway (Arkansas Route 160), on the right when traveling north.
Founded in 1843 by Scotch Presbyterians, it became an educational center with two academies ~ The Academy or Old Field School established in 1845, and Mount Holly Academy in 1848 under J.M. Hogg. More than 200 students attended these schools . . . Map (db m121268) HM
97 Arkansas, Van Buren County, Clinton — E-3 — Van Buren CountyFirst Court House
On Griggs Street at Elm Street, on the left when traveling north on Griggs Street.
The first court house in Van Buren County was erected at Bloomington, on Little River, about eight miles below the present town of Clinton the county seat remained at Bloomington until 1844, when it was moved to Clinton. The county was named for . . . Map (db m141601) HM
98 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — 39 — Archibald YellSecond Governor of Arkansas
Archibald Yell was Arkansas’s first congressman and its second governor. Likely born in Tennessee in the late 1790s, Yell received limited formal education but a sound instruction in law, which became his calling. Yell’s close friendship with . . . Map (db m234889) HM
99 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — Clintons on Law Faculty
On West Maple Street at Garland Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Maple Street.
The nation's 42nd president, William J. Clinton (1993-2001), and First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton, were faculty members of the University of Arkansas School of Law in the mid-1970s. Mr. Clinton started in 1973, teaching trade regulation, . . . Map (db m224737) HM
100 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — 58 — David Walker
Near East Rock Street west of Walker Road, on the right when traveling west.
David Walker was born Feb. 19, 1806, near Elkton, Ky. He moved to Arkansas in 1830, earning his law license and settling in Fayetteville. Walker was elected circuit prosecutor in 1832, then to the Arkansas territorial legislature in 1835. . . . Map (db m224142) HM

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