Union Commanders at Helena during the Civil War
Helena had a number of Union generals and colonels in charge during the Civil War while it was occupied territory. March To Helena. …
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James M. Flynt of the 2nd Arkansas
“The men were good sized, healthy and well clothed, but without any attempt at uniformity in color or cut. Out front, General Liddell was wildly waving his cap.” Description of…
My Own Place: Story of Archibald S. Dobbins
The Delta of Arkansas and Mississippi in the 1850s was a hard place to live. There was disease, flooding and violence. It took a special kind of person to live…
Bishop Andrew Byrne
Andrew Byrne was the first Roman Catholic Bishop of the Little Rock Diocese which includes the entire state of Arkansas. A diocese is a district under the pastoral care of…
Phillips County Enters the War
The year 1861 saw much division in the state of Arkansas. Many people around Arkansas were excited about the idea of seceding from the United States. However, there were just…
