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The Sinking of the Arkansas Traveler Steamboat
On the evening of March 21, 1860, the Arkansas Traveler, a steamboat worth over $12,000 ( approximately $468,399.04 today) and insured...
Sep 24, 20252 min read
Pike-Roane Duel
On July 29, 1947, the Pike-Roane duel between Arkansas lawyers Albert Pike and John Roane took place in Indian Territory along the...
Sep 3, 20253 min read
Pine Bluff: A 19th Century Arkansas River Port City
In the late 19th century, Pine Bluff’s proximity to the Arkansas River made it an early port city and cotton center, rich with steamboats...
Feb 19, 20253 min read
Joseph Bonne
Joseph Bonne, the first settler in Pine Bluff, established the Jefferson County seat of justice from his tavern home. Image Credit:...
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Amanda Trulock: An Unconventional Arkansas Plantation Owner
Amanda Trulock is remembered for being an unconventional Arkansas woman of her time. She held nuanced conflicted views about slavery,...
Apr 12, 20223 min read
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