Center Point

Center Point (HM2A0G)

Location: Nashville, AR 71852 Howard County
Country: United States of America
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N 34° 1.605', W 93° 56.863'

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Near this spot in 1837 Robert Messer built the first house in Center Point. A few years later John Russey opened the first store. Center Point acquired its name and post office in 1848, and became an incorporated town in 1859.

Held by the Confederates throughout the Civil War, Center Point was raided by Carpetbagger State Militia in 1868 because of its southern sympathies. It was the first county seat of Howard County from 1873 to 1905. On February 12, 1900 Jeff Davis opened his first campaign for Governor of Arkansas with an address here.
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HM NumberHM2A0G
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Year Placed1964
Placed ByArkansas Civil War Centennial Commission
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Date Added Sunday, August 5th, 2018 at 4:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15S E 412506 N 3765526
Decimal Degrees34.02675000, -93.94771667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 34° 1.605', W 93° 56.863'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds34° 1' 36.3" N, 93° 56' 51.78" W
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Area Code(s)870
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 10401 US-278, Nashville AR 71852, US
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