Discover springfielddes arc bridge in damascus, arkansas. The first known settlers here were creoles watts and east in about 1810. Run tenant background checks, credit checks, eviction history, and more. Caskey funeral records des arc, arkansas, 19281978 family history library. Attractions near lower white river museum state park. Sometime before 1860, william moved his family to des arc, prairie county, arkansas, were he became involved in the local mason lodge. Margaret parker was a resident of des arc, arkansas at the time of passing. History of prairie county marilyn sickel prairie co. They may include county histories, town histories, other types of histories, collections of biographies, genealogies of families, collections of records for a specific area, etc. Kirklands memory by upgrading marjories public record with words and pictures, signing marjories memory book, recording an audio memory or lighting a candle. Censusviewer delivers detailed demographics and population statistics from the 2010 census, 2000 census, american community survey acs, registered voter files, commercial data sources and more. Huffsticklers memory by upgrading james public record with words and pictures, signing james memory book, recording an audio memory or lighting a candle. See des arc photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of des arc in united states. Lola alice dunnavant was born october 27, 1900, in des arc, arkansas.
James was born on august 19, 1936 and passed away on monday, june 7, 2010 james was a resident of des arc, arkansas. Public school in des arc, ar serving 7th12th grade. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. As brockman traveled through fine country, his tour of duty took him to major battles in arkansas and louisiana, including stops at jacksonport, pocahontas, yellville, des arc, helena, little rock, benton, arkadelphia, warren, camden, and shreveport. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. The arc arkansas is a statewide 501c3 nonprofit organization which provides support for families and adults with intellectual and developmental. Arkansas history a list of books and microfilm particular to arkansas history which are available through the family history library.
The des arc constitutional union was founded in 1860 to combat the secessionist editorial stance of the citizen. William was a physician and a plantation owner in his lifetime. Search arkansas history commissions catalog of archive records including county court records, marriage records, wills, probate court records, deeds, and tax records, among many others. Early map of prairie county arkansas including barrettsville, brownsville, des arc. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Discover the most important events in arkansas history, and its culture and the communities throughout time. The american legion hut in des arc prairie county, located at 206 erwin street, is a rusticstyle structure erected in 1934 with assistance from the civil works administration cwa, a depressionera federal relief program. Marilyn hambrick sickel grand prairie research 2653 highway 86 east devalls bluff, ar 720419753. Prairie county, arkansas simple english wikipedia, the. History of washington county arkansas hardcover january 1, 1989 by joseph c. The route, along with other historically significant passages, is now part of the arkansas heritage trails system.
Prairie county, arkansas genealogy familysearch wiki. Geografija koordinate vremenska zona utc6, leti utc5. Des arc white pages phone books in arkansas ar whitepages. Arkansas biographical card file index, 18191950 family history library arkansas biographical history ancestry. County marriage books ao index 18541962 in arkansas, county marriages. The frithplunkett house reflects the economic era 18501862 and plays an important role in history. Fur was the chief commodity being sold on the new orleans market as trappers made their way along the white river. And in the history book it states they did actually march 500 miles. It is the largest city in prairie county, arkansas, and the county seat for the countys northern district. Prairie county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with barrettsville. This place is situated in prairie county, arkansas, united states, its geographical coordinates are 34 58 37 north, 91 29 42 west and its original name with diacritics is des arc. The frithplunkett house was named after john frith and william plunkett, who were very influential during this economic era. Records kept include deeds, mortgages, liens, and surety bonds. Des arcs american legion post was named for two fallen soldiers during world war i.
Only a few arkansas counties provide online access to recorded documents. Area history is also found in the prairie county log cabin museum located next door to the state park. Dunnavant, lola papers browse archival collections arkansas. Histories and genealogies are published books or collections that contain genealogical information. Opportunities include hunting, fishing, and bird watching. For over 100 years, the arkansas history commission has preserved brockmans writings. Arkansas deeds and general document recording are handled by the circuit court clerk in each county. A list of men and unmarried women from every county in arkansas who were 60 years of age or older in 1850 genealogy gophers. Compare population statistics about des arc, ar by race, age, gender, latinohispanic origin etc.
Abstracts of death notices from the white river journal, des arc, arkansas, august 1907 august 1957 was compiled by marilyn hambrick sickel and published in 1996. Des arc public library devalls bluff public library hazen public library calendar. Arkansas has a rich collection of historical places in des arc and beyond. B name followed by page numbers bache, captain 72 bagland, samuel 46, 47 baird, captain abner 18 baker, lewis 4 balding, j. Des arc, which is located around 60 miles east of little rock, is one of the oldest river ports in arkansas james erwin and george c. The history of des arc all started on the white river as early french traders came down the white river in the early 1700s. An informative and historical overview of prairie county, arkansas with 67 pages including 94 family biographies plus 32 different prairie county communities on 4 different maps. This historic bridge has weathered fires and floods and still stands, now abandoned, where it has stood since 1874. Des arcarea historical tornado activity is slightly above arkansas state average.
Includes history and genealogy for the cities of barrettsville, brownsville, des. View all attractions near lower white river museum state park on tripadvisor. American legion hut des arc encyclopedia of arkansas. Incorporated in 1854, des arcs position on the river has shaped its culture, history, and economy, beginning as a major lumber shipping. With great amenities and rooms for every budget, compare and book your des arc hotel today. Prairie county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with.
Des arc genealogy in prairie county, ar usa 880,998 arkansas,438 prairie county 1 des arc 30 note. Incorporated in 1854, des arc s position on the river has shaped its culture, history, and economy, beginning as a major lumber shipping port but leaving the. For more information, one may call 18777344581, or visit the arkansas game and fish commission website at maps are available online. Lake des arc offers primitive campsites, as well as those with electrical hookups, on des arc lake, a 320acre public fishing lake. Donna was born on january 30, 1958 and passed away on thursday, june 1, 2017. Im reading a book about the battle of chickamauga this terrible sound by peter cozzens and ran across an account of the part of the fighting that most likely resulted in great grandpa hayleys second of three major wounds. Watkins, who plotted des arc in 1848, are considered the founders of the town, which was incorporated in 1854. Des arc area historical tornado activity is slightly above arkansas state average. Guide to prairie county, arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand what their life may have. Des arc, ar population census 2010 and 2000 interactive. Prairie county, arkansas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki.
Lower white river museum state park des arc tripadvisor. Des arc public library lonoke county library system. Incorporated in 1854, des arcs position on the river has shaped its culture, history, and economy, beginning as a major lumber shipping port but leaving the city vulnerable to major floods in 1927 and 1937. Donna graduated with honors from des arc high school in 1975 and graduated in the. Des arc is located along the historic butterfield overland mail route from memphis to fort smith, a mail route established in 1858 by a former stagecoach driver from new york. Lost swinging bridge over white river on ar 38 at des arc location des arc, prairie county, arkansas status no longer exists history built 194041. Springfielddes arc bridge damascus, arkansas atlas. In 1803 it became part of the louisiana territory, from 1812 to 1819 it was part of missouri territory, in 18 arkansas county was established, in 1819 it became arkansas territory, and it 1836 it became a state. It was listed on the national register of historic places on june 9, 1995. Des arc is a city on the white river in the arkansas delta, united states.
Nick of time textiles, covington building, genealogybank, family history library, ancestry world. Margaret parker was born on sunday, february 24, 1929 and passed away on monday, february 10, 2020. From the ancient remains of native settlements, to houses of founding fathers, the civil war, and beyond, arkansas has plenty of. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. The citys first newspaper was the des arc citizen, established in september 1854 by john c. This detailed 67 pages in all book has a large amount of information about prairie county, arkansas from its earliest settlement up to 1890. Chapel hill is just a small area close by where the family is all buried. Two years prior he had sent james benton, along with two slaves, to build his homestead. The complete 1890 biographical and historical memoirs of prairie county, arkansas by the goodspeed publishing company. Des arc, arkansas simple english wikipedia, the free.