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=Prescott, Arkansas=

Notable people

 * Kirby Allan (Pittman), (born 1928, Prescott) - record producer.
 * Frederick W. Allsopp, author. Allsopp Park, in Little Rock, was named in his honor.
 * Grady Gammage, (born 1892, Prescott) - Arizonan educator, president of NAU and ASU. Gammage Auditorium in Tempe, AZ was named in his honor.
 * Walt Goldsby, MLB outfielder, St. Louis Browns, Washington Nationals, Richmond Virginians, Baltimore Orioles.
 * Oren Harris, US Representative and United States District Court judge.
 * Jerry Louis Latin, (born 1953, Prescott) - NFL running back, St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Rams.
 * Thomas Chipman McRae, United States House of Representatives (1885 to 1903), 26th Governor of Arkansas.
 * Jim Moore (baseball), (born 1903, Prescott) - MLB pitcher, Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox.
 * John C. Munn, (born 1906, Prescott) - Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.
 * Anita Pointer, entertainer, The Pointer Sisters.
 * Charles Randolph Prim, (born 1896, Prescott) - NLB pitcher, Kansas City Monarchs.
 * Floyd Robinson, (born 1936, Prescott) - MLB outfielder, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics, and Boston Red Sox.
 * Mike Ross (politician), Arkansas Senate, US Representative and Democratic nominee for Governor in 2014. Arkansas's 4th congressional district.
 * John Shackleford, NLB outfielder, Cleveland Browns, Harrisburg Giants, Chicago American Giants, and Birmingham Black Barons.
 * Paul Silas, (born 1943, Prescott) - NBA player and head coach.
 * Ulysses "Slow Kid" Thompson, (born 1888, Prescott) - Vaudeville entertainer and promoter.
 * Chuck Tompkins, (born 1889, Prescott) - MLB pitcher, Cincinnati Reds.
 * Daniel Eugene "Danny" Walters, (born 1960, Prescott) - NFL cornerback, San Diego Chargers.
 * Edward A. Warren, US Representative, Circuit Court Judge.

Others

 * Jessie Ward-Bennett, (born 1980, Prescott) - Miss Arkansas 2001.
 * John William Conger, first President of Ouachita Baptist College. (OBU)
 * Spot Daniel, (born 1920, Prescott) - Artist; oil paint.
 * Spot Daniel of Prescott wins 2010 Governor's Arts Award for individual artist


 * Nelly Thornburn Deachman, (born 1895, Prescott) - artist and educator whose work is on display at Arkansas State Capitol, and Arkansas State Teachers College; (UCA)
 * Samuel Dorris Dickenson, (born 1912, Prescott) - archaeologist, author, educator, historian, journalist and linguist.
 * Martin White Greeson, promoted Little Missouri River flood controls. Lake Greeson, near Murfreesboro was named in his honor.
 * Nancy P. Johnson-Hall, (born 1904, Prescott) - appointed Secretary of State, became the first woman elected to a constitutional office in Arkansas. (State Treasurer)
 * Christopher C. Hamby, Arkansas Senate and Lt. Governor.
 * Dan LaFayette McDuffie, (born 1883, Prescott) - federal Prohibition agent.
 * Ned Ray Purtle, (born 1936, Prescott) - Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame - 2001.
 * Ralph Downing Scott, Sr., Arkansas State Police Director and FBI Special Agent.
 * Wynn, Wilton, (born 1920, Prescott) - author and educator, bureau chief for Associated Press, foreign correspondent for Time (magazine), head of journalism at Lehigh University, and at American University in Cairo.

Refrences
=Emmet, Arkansas=

History
The area around Emmet had long been inhabited by the Native American Caddo, prior to European colonization of the Americas.

It consisted of gently rolling hills and prairies, interspersed with dense timber and fertile lowlands.

By the time of the Louisiana Purchase, the natural fauna was being removed in favor of more profitable crops. Wildlife that had been an important sustenance for Natives was also being removed and over time, the Caddo population was greatly diminished.

In the years following Arkansas statehood, settlers began flowing steadily into Arkansas. Some were following the Southwest Trail to Fulton, on the Red River, while others saw opportunity in the area where Emmet would be established.

In 1837, Martin Edwards secured one of the first Land Patents in Arkansas. His property encompassed the area that would include the community of Burkville; precursor to the City of Emmet.

A Methodist congregation was organized in the area around 1855 as part of the Moscow Circuit of the Methodist Church, South. The group was originally known as Bethel Church and they met in a log structure that also served as a schoolhouse.

A Baptist congregation was established in 1860, and they organized the

About 1880 minister, Thomas J. Sage, led an effort to construct a church building. New structures were constructed in 1891 and in 1917. In 1885, Emmet became part of the new jurisdiction named Emmet Circuit, and a new parsonage was constructed. The 1917 church building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

, and a post office was established in 1871, with Emmet Elgin being the first postman. In 1873, the Cairo & Fulton Railroad was constructed paralleling the Southwest Trail through northern Nevada County. Elgin worked for the railroad as a surveyor, platting the

A depot and the town was established as a railroad stop.

The Cairo & Fulton Railroad was constructed in 1873, paralleling the Southwest Trail and Elgin worked as a surveyor fo

The city was first platted in 1873, during construction of the.

Elgin helped survey the area and the railroad depot was named in his honor.

In 1874, the town name was changed from 'Burkville' to 'Emmet', and it was incorporated 1883.

During an election in 1890 when many parts of Arkansas, including areas in Nevada County, voted to prohibit the sale of alcohol, citizens of Emmet voted to remain wet.

A new Methodist church was constructed around 1917.

High prices for cotton during World War I brought brief prosperity to the city.

The timber industry and truck farming also provided jobs to local residents. Among the crops shipped from Emmet during the 1920s were cantaloupes, peas, beans, radishes, mustard plants, cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries, and watermelons.

The Great Depression led to a decline in farming, so that by 1950 very few row crops were found in northern Nevada County.

Education
Donnie Whitten, Ed.D.

Clark County Arts and Humanities Council

 * Arkadelphia Arts Center - opened in 2011. Located within the restored, historic, (circa-1932) Royal Theatre, it houses the umbrella organization for the Caddo River Art Guild, Arkadelphia Little Theatre, Poets & Writers Guild, the Philharmonic Association, Henderson State University, Ouachita Baptist University, and Arkadelphia Public Schools.


 * Arkadelphia Little Theatre - provides local theatre to the community.


 * Caddo River Art Guild - promotes art and artists in south central Arkansas and to generate appreciation and continued interest in all mediums of artwork.


 * Arkansas Hall - located on the campus of HSU, provides space for plays and musical performances.


 * Jones Performing Arts Center - located on the campus of OBU, provides performing art space.

Tourism
The Clark County Historical Museum contains artifacts from prehistoric times through today in an attempt to document the history of the county. Based in the former Amtrak station, a historic tour through Arkadelphia, including the historic James E. M. Barkman House. The Captain Henderson House is a historic bed and breakfast owned and operated by Henderson State University and originally inhabited by the university's namesake.

Downtown Arkadelphia includes the Arkadelphia Commercial Historic District, the Arkadelphia Confederate Monument, Clark County Courthouse, and the Clark County Library, all listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Other family attractions include the Diamond Lakes Regional Visitors Center on Highway 7 near I-30, and the Reynolds Science Center Planetarium, open to the public during the academic year, is located on the Henderson State University campus.

Museums
Clark County Historical Museum - is located within the Missouri-Pacific Railroad Depot, home to Amtrack's Arkadelphia Station. The museum is dedicated to discover, preserve, and present the history of Clark County from prehistoric times to the present.

Libraries

 * Arkadelphia Public Library - is a part of the Clark County Library System. It's goal is to provide materials, information and programs to improve the quality of life for the community.


 * Huie Library - is located on the campus of HSU.
 * Riley-Hickingbotham Library - is located on the campus of OBU.

City
The Parks and Recreation Department maintains and coordinates city owned facilities that offer recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.

Parks

 * Aquatic Park - features a pool with zero depth entry, spiral and drop slides, and a lap swimming area.


 * Central Park - is home to the Clark County Farmer's Market. Other features include a playground with a pavilion and a softball field overlook.


 * Clark Park - is located near Arkadelphia Town Hall and provides event space for the downtown area.


 * Feaster Park - offers softball fields, basketball courts, pavilions, playgrounds, picnic areas, and a skate park.


 * Ouachita River Bridge Park - features an AGFC boat ramp and views of Arkadelphia's Ouachita River bridges. The park includes picnic tables, horseshoe pits, and a pavilion.


 * Sixth & Main Park - provides the downtown area with green space that includes a gazebo and picnic areas.

Trails

 * DeSoto Bluff Trail - a short, paved, mu lit-use trail with an overlook on the Ouachita River.


 * Feaster Trail - a paved, multi-use trail that is approximately {2.5mi long}. It spans the width of Arkadelphia, and is situated primarily along Mill Creek. The trail connects the Ouachita River with Baptist Hospital and it includes neighborhood connections to Aquatic Park, Central Park, Feaster Park and both HSU and OBU.

Facilities

 * Arkadelphia Recreation Center - is home to the Parks Department. The facility features indoor basketball/volleyball courts, a fitness area, an elevated indoor walking track, and multipurpose rooms for meetings and events.


 * River Park Amphitheatre - is located beside the Ouachita River. It features a performance stage, picnic tables and a river walk.


 * Youth Sports Complex - features multiple Soccer and Baseball fields, and a {convert|3.5acre} fishing pond.

Parks

 * DeGray Lake Resort State Park

Forests
Ouachita National Forest

National Historic Landmarks

 * Arkadelphia Boy Scout Hut
 * Arkadelphia Commercial Historic District
 * Arkadelphia Confederate Monument
 * Ouachita River Bridge (Arkadelphia, Arkansas)
 * James E. M. Barkman House
 * Bayou Sel
 * Nannie Gresham Biscoe House
 * Bozeman House
 * Clark County Courthouse
 * Clark County Library
 * DeGray Creek Bridge
 * Domestic Science Building
 * Flanagin Law Office
 * Habicht-Cohn-Crow House
 * Capt. Charles C. Henderson House
 * Hudson-Jones House
 * Magnolia Manor
 * Missouri-Pacific Railroad Depot-Arkadelphia
 * Peake High School
 * Rose Hill Cemetery
 * Rosedale Plantation Barn
 * C. E. Thompson General Store and House
 * W. H. Young House

In popular culture references

 * RAF_Northolt
 * Cleveland