Hempstead County Origins and Early Arkansas Settlement
Hempstead formed in 1818 within Missouri territory and became part of Arkansas settlers. The article traces frontier life, the Old Military Road, keel boat travel, and the first settlers including the Clarks and Englishes. It notes Stephen F. Austin as a judge at the first Arkansas Territory court and the early legal setup near Marlbrook.
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Hempstead
Missouri
Arkansas
Arkansas County
Hempstead County
Howard Hempstead
St. Louis
Congress
Missouri Territory
Miliary
de Soto
Jackson
Clarks
Campbelly
Englishes
Woodwards
Williamsons
Rawles
Scobys
Hogans
Mosses
Stuarts
Gibsons
Hopsons
Fontains
Burts
Blevins
Cressey
Smiths
Dooleys
Ashbrooks
Stephensons
Props
Les
McLellans
Bradleys
Caldwi McLanes
Hulls
Davis
Edwards
Wilsons
Walkers
Nowlins
Alexanders
McDonalds
Bairds
Roanes
Justces
Marlbrook
Seat of
Justice
Territory
John English
Chihuahua Trail
Military Road
Stephen F. Austin
Arkansas Territory
Arkansas Governor James S. Conway’s Early Life and Legacy
One Hundred Years Ago notes James S. Conway, Arkansas’s first governor, born December 5, 1796 in Green County Tennessee, settled on a Red River farm at Walnut Hills in Lafayette County, was inaugurated September 12, 1836, served one four-year term, and died March 8, 1855 at 59. He married Mary Jane Bradley in 1827. their ties extend to Bradley Ark and Hope connections. Conway’s lineage includes Nan Robson, a former Hope girl, and J. 8S. Conway of Pine Street, Hope. The Conway family named Bradley, Ark, in Lafayette County.
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James Sevier Conway
Arkansas
Hempstead
Louisiana
Green County
Tennessee
Red River
Walnut Hills
LaFayette County
Hempstead County
Arca
Mary Jane Bradley
Washington
George Hill
James S. Conway
Conway
Hope
Nan Robson
J. 8S. Conway
Pine Street
Bradley, Ark
Washington Arkansas Cradle of History and Oldest County Seat
Washington may be the oldest town in Arkansas and the oldest county seat, located at Hempstead county center. Named for the first President, it once housed up to 40,000 Civil War refugees and now has a small population, basic amenities, and historic landmarks like the Abba Mater courthouse.
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Washington
Arkansas
Mills of Justice
Hempstead County
Franklin Street
Court House
Hope and Nashville
Little Rock
Hope
Nashville
Post Office Department
Inctude
Bingen
Ozu
Blevins
Washington Tavern on Military Road and its legendary patrons
A historic Washington tavern on Franklin Street known as the Washington or Travelers Inn, a two story hostelry with a central hall and veranda. It served pioneer travelers on the Old Military Road and functioned as a glass coach station where locals gathered for news and letters. Figures tied to Texas history such as Sam Houston Crockett Bowie and Nick Trammell are linked to the site, and the first issue of the Washington Telegraph was printed there.
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Franklin Street
Washington
Sam Houston
Texas
Mexico
U. S
Nick’ Trammell
David Crockett
Crockett
Col. Bowie
David Crocket
Fulton
Shreveport
The
Alamo
Washington Telegraph
Arkansas 100th Birthday Centennial Reflections
LITTLE ROCK Ark July 4 1936 marks a centennial since Arkansas became the Union s 25th state The story traces origins from early exploration to statehood noting De Soto De Laon and De Tonti along with territorial formation in 1819 and statehood in 1836 It recalls governors wars floods depressions and progress through reconstruction and growth toward a hopeful future.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Union
South
United States
Hernando de Soto
An Early List of Hempstead County Bar
This piece chronicles the historic Hempstead County bar, noting prominent figures such as Judge Conway’s praise, Hon. Thomas Hubbard, John R. Eakin, B. F. Hempstead, and Grandison B. D. Royston. It sketches their stature, roles, and notable traits as the legal community in days gone by.
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Hempstead Co. Bar
Bar of
John R. Eakin
Supreme Bench
B. F. Hempstead
Grandison
Royston
Washington Lodge of Masons in Arkansas 1838 history notes
Freemasonry introduction to Hempstead county in 1838 under Alabama dispensation led to four Arkansas lodges forming the Grand Lodge of Arkansas at Little Rock. Mt. Horeb Lodge of Washington contributed officers in 1852 and 1853 before becoming defunct after the Civil War. records were lost in a fire, with data preserved from Fay Hempstead.
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Freemasonry
Hempstead County
Grand Lodge of
Alabama
Washington
Washington Lodge
Fayetteville
Morning Star Lodge
Arkansas Post
Western Star Lodge
Little Rock
Mt. Horeb Lodge
Arkansas
Mt.Horeb Lodge
James H. Walker
Allen M. Oakley
Joseph W. McKean
James Trigg
Fifth Street
Fay Hempstead
Mount Horeb Lodge No. 4
J. AL. Purdom
Charles White
W. R. P. Williams
The Magnolia Song By Albert Pike 1868
A historical poem praising the Magnolia as a symbol of Southern virtue and independence. It declares the Magnolia as the emblem of life and honor, linking it to loyalty, chivalry, and the Confederate cause, urging global recognition of the Southern struggle for freedom and right. Written in June 1868.
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Albert Pike
Earth
Event fragment hints at local gathering on Route 22
Fragmentary OCR mentions a gathering or event near Route 22 with unclear details. The visible words suggest a date or time but lack full names or location. Further readable text required for a complete card.
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Original County
Little Missouri River
Indian Territory
Charlean Moss Williams
Washington the Cradle of
Houston
Bowie
Albert
Pike
OLD
Magnolia
Old Washington Tavern
the Star
DeSoto
Ponce de Leon
Fountain of Youth
Hot Springs
Rench
U.S. A
By Wick Temple
Rasted Presa Sialf Wester
de Sote
Ponce de Laon
Henri de Tonti
Arkanss
Spain
France
James Miller
New Hampshire
William E Woodruff
New York
Mississippi River
Arkansas Gazette
Michigan
James 8. Conway
Elias N. Conway
Washington Capital
Fort Sumpter
Pea Ridge
Prairie Grove
Brooks-Baxter
Grant
Baxter
Augustus H.garland
Cleveland
Washington Lodge of Masons
Grand Lodge
Star
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