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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DIC_dedicated-to-you-a-free-citizen-in-a-free-land_Little-Rock-AR.html
Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land. Arkansas Liberty Bell Replica. This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of Arkansas by direction of The Honorable John W. Snyder Secretary of the Treasury As the inspira…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DI9_testament_Little-Rock-AR.html
"Testament". Civil Rights Memorial Sculpture of the Little Rock Nine. Facing law and social custom that defined them as second tier citizens, the Little Rock Nine, taking their cue from the ever expanding struggle for civil rights, opted to define…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DI8_to-the-confederate-women-of-arkansas-a-war-memorial_Little-Rock-AR.html
To The Confederate Women of Arkansas. "Whose pious ministrations to our wounded soldiers soothed the last hours of those who died for the object of their tenderest love; whose domestic labors contributed much to supply the wants of our defend…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2A8H_alexander-george-house_Little-Rock-AR.html
Near this spot stood the substantial brick home of Alexander George (1812-1877), a wealthy German immigrant active in Little Rock's business, civic, social and political circles. Built during the 1858 to 1859 period, the George House with its vine…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2A8G_choctaw-route-station_Little-Rock-AR.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29GP_max-henry-aronson-the-first-cowboy-western-movie-star_Little-Rock-AR.html
Max Aronson was born at 713 Center Street, (a house formerly located across the street), on March 21, 1880, to Esther and Harry Aronson, a Jewish dry goods salesman. As a child, Max Aronson relocated to St. Louis, before moving to the Roth-Rosenzw…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27KC_settlements_Little-Rock-AR.html
While the Quapaw Indians could be said to "own" the land which
is the Riverfront Park, their villages were actually along the
Arkansas River between the "point of rocks" and the Mississippi
River. However, the Imbeau, Bartholomew, and Coussa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27KB_river-traffic_Little-Rock-AR.html
Ferries: Early ferry services were established as a ford on the
Southwest Trail at "the point of rocks" between 1812 and 1819.
Eventually, there were ferries in at least three locations serving
the city, one just above the Old State House, o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27CV_arkansas-in-the-civil-war_Little-Rock-AR.html
Arkansas seceded from the Union on May 6, 1861. Over the next four years more than 60,000 Arkansans fought in the Confederate service while 15,000 others fought for the Union cause. More than 770 military actions occurred in Arkansas during the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27CU_the-point-of-rocks_Little-Rock-AR.html
The first definite account of the site we call the "little rock" is from Benard de la Harpe, a French officer sent in 1722 to explore the Arkansas River. He identified "some rocky country" and a league further upriver to the right, a rock which he…