Arkansas city, arkansas simple english wikipedia, the. A town rich in history and natural resources, small in population but large in potential for development and growth. Arkansas county, arkansas genealogy trails history group. See the following pages for additional arkansas items. Former resident in town to sign latest book based on arkansas city. Arkansas city, arkansas population history 1990 2018. Arkansas city, arkansas is the 15,121st largest city in the united states as of 2018. From evidence left in mounds and bluffs, including pottery and stone implements, we know that people have been living in the region that is now arkansas for thousands of years. American state, county, and town sources, third ed. In fact, you probably have no idea where fort smith, arkansas is located unless you grew up in the vicinity of this city or in the natural state. Lawrencebased publisher mancave books released the scaries screams of the unhallowed by author layne moore.
Johnson, founder and publisher of ebony and jett magazines. This historical arkansas map collection are from original copies. Johnson became the first africanamerican general in the history of the arkansas national guard. Lawrence county, arkansas mother of counties, organized in 1815.
Arkansas city, arkansas simple english wikipedia, the free. A reminiscent history of the ozark region arkansas and missouri 1894. Early french explorers gave the territory its name, a corruption of akansea, which is a phonetic spelling of the illinois word for the quapaw. Early twentieth century stories of arkansas city, kansas. The 20th century has seen even more change in arkansas. The ancestors of the indians were first to inhabit the region. The civil war west of the mississippi river, 18611865 littlefield history of the civil war era thomas w. Once a vibrant river town of over 10,000, it was virtually destroyed during the flood of 1927. Even as early as 1875, arkansas was billed as the land of opportunity when an active campaign was launched outside the state to attract new residents to arkansas.
City of dumas, desha county, arkansas humanities council, clearwater paper corp. Desha county, arkansas genealogy, history, maps with. An informative and historical overview of desha county, arkansas with 65 pages including 80 family biographies plus 27 different desha county communities on 4 different maps. Desha county, arkansas genealogy, history, maps with arkansas. Exploring the hidden history of fort smith arkansas. There are so many history makers in our state that we could not include all of them in this publication. List of books and articles about arkansas history online research. Conway, arkansas, city of colleges, conway, arkansas. Other usa symbols, geography and history lessons learn about all 50 states their capitals, symbols, facts, abbreviations, state flowers, state birds, state nicknames, state quarters. Digital archives of the arkansas city public library home. Discover librarianselected research resources on arkansas history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals. Desha county, arkansas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Butler center books roberts library butler center for arkansas. According to the united states census bureau, the town has a total area of 0.
Adona is sometimes humorously described as the first city in arkansas because of its place in the alphabetical order of communities and because of its zip code 72001. The lawrence county historical society of arkansas is a nonprofit organization devoted to the preservation of the history of lawrence county, arkansas. Aug 25, 2008 arkansas city has often been called the gateway to the west. Johnson served in the arkansas national guard for thirtysix years before his 2012 retirement. Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations. The 440 mi 708 km arkansas river navigation system links oklahoma and arkansas to the mississippi river. The stand, i know why the caged bird sings, a painted house, calico joe, shakespeares landlord, the weight of blood. Once a vibrant river town of over 10,000, it was virtually destroyed during the flood. Located in southeast arkansas, it is nestled against a levee that protects it from the mississippi river.
Arkansas african american history makers page 4 dear friend, the arkansas african american history makers coloring book is an important resource to educate youth about the accomplishments of some important arkansans. Arkansas city is a city in the us state of arkansas. Childrens books can be used to teach history and geography lessons about arkansas. A really good book that tells of arkansas history in a brief form but enough to wet my interest so much that i researched more detailed information through the internet. His life has been of vital importance in the material, intellectual and moral development of arkansas county and the city of dewitt, in which he resides. The arkansas city traveler newspaper archives on march 7, 1892, the fortnightly club, consisting of civic minded ladies, established a book collection for its members. The lawrence county historical society of arkansas is a nonprofit organization devoted to the preservation of the history of lawrence county, arkansas search for.
Cowley county history bibliography kansas historical society. Arkansas city is located in the states delta region, about 115 miles southeast of little rock and 75 miles southeast of pine bluff. Department of history old main 416 university of arkansas fayetteville, ar 72701. Arkansas city is a town in desha county, arkansas, united states. By 1900, the population had more than doubled to 1. Hidden history of fort smith, arkansas boulden, ben on. Arkansas history the history of arkansas state the us50. Arkansas cityarea historical tornado activity is slightly below arkansas state average. After years spent researching the citys history for his historical column in the times.
Most historical maps of arkansas were published in atlases and spans over 190 years of growth for the state. Which added to all of the information my teacher, dr. Johnson and his family settled in chicago after visiting that city during the 1933 worlds fair. The history of fort smith arkansas may not be something that you are immediately familiar with. Our mission is to promote the preservation, writing, publishing, teaching and. Guide to desha county, arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. Secondary cities, towns, and localities are also included. The name lends a lot to describing the towna town that was founded as a border town to indian territory, a major trade hub to the indian agencies in indian territory, and a major transportation center for those wishing to travel through the territory and farther west. Arkansas is the nations leading producer of rice and poultry and grows nearly every crop produced in the united states with the exception of citrus fruits. The states capital city of little rock served as the focal point not only for suffrage. The symposium is cosponsored by the arkansas state archives. Includes history and genealogy for the cities of arkansas city, mcgehee, dumas, chicot city, laconia, napoleon, walnut lake, watson, halley, reedville, red fork, ar.
Our mission is to promote the preservation, writing, publishing, teaching and understanding of. List of books and articles about arkansas history online. Forced to hide out in arkansas city, barons town, jakes impatient nature drives him. Arkansas city, ks 19251932 city directories allen county public library. However, before the flood of 1927, arkansas city was a major trade and cultural center and was one of the most important ports on the mississippi river. Directories are alphabetized by the primary city town, which is noted in bold text below. Geografija koordinate vremenska zona utc6, leti utc5. Local history books on arkansas arcadia publishing. Arkansas city is the county seat of desha county, located in the mississippi river delta which is the area where europeans first crossed the mississippi in 1541. Welcome to arkansas city, the county seat of desha county arkansas. Forms for pleadings and practice in the state of arkansas jefferson city, mo. Arkansas city s historic commercial district, located at desoto avenue and sprague street, is listed on the national register of historic places. The history of arkansas began millennia ago when dinosaurs first crossed into north america.
People, places, and events is a continuation of an earlier book by. History on the southwest trail by mary medearis, a country year. Situated near the mississippi river and on the great river road national scenic byway, arkansas city is irrevocably tied to the mighty mississippi. Johnson, in full john harold johnson, born january 19, 1918, arkansas city, arkansas, u. Arkansas city area historical tornado activity is slightly below arkansas state average. The white pages and the yellow pages are indicated as wp and yp respectively. Old historical city, county and state maps of arkansas. Collins, arkansas, town council record book browse archival.
The book, written by cherokee strip land rush museum director heather ferguson, tells the stories of the accomplishments of arkansas city people throughout its history, as well as the important places and events that have often been omitted from the history books. Prior to july 15, 1870, settlers in this part of the country were on indian land and were obliged to pay head rights to chetopa, osage indian chief. Dedicated to the preservation and declaration of the rich history and culture of desha county, arkansas photo by mcgehee dermott timesnews. Many tribes used arkansas as their hunting lands but the main tribe was the quapaw, who settled in the arkansas delta upon moving south from illinois. The climate of arkansas is marked by long, hot summers and mild winters. The town of collins, arkansas, was first called cutoff as it was located just west of cutoff creek in drew county. Franklin russell was the first owner of the land that became adona, establishing a claim to the land in 1849. He is the first africanamerican general in arkansas, the first africanamerican deputy adjutant general in arkansas and the highest ranking. Many directories include listings for nearby communities that may not be listed within the inventory.
Arkansas city is known for the cherokee strip land rush of september 16, 1893, interaction with the native americans in indian territory, farming, ranching, and aircraft. Directories are alphabetized by the primary citytown, which is noted in bold text below. Arkansas city desha county encyclopedia of arkansas. Historical arkansas city history is steep in this little river town and this history is joined to choctaw island wma just across the levee where the trail system to explore the island begins. Although arkansas city was a civilized community, it was a city on the fringe of a lawless and unsettled territory where outlaws lurked and native americans were forced to settle. Funds for development of relocation site provided by japanese american confinement sites grant administered by national park service and by arkansas state university. Some arkansas maps years have cities, railroads, p. Stanovnistvo stanovnistvo 2010 366 gustina stanovnistva 30,5 st.