During the civil war, confederate and union forces occupied the town because of its location at the confluence of the white and black rivers. The printed index covers 18191894 and 19601993 in and is shelved in ref ai 21. This is the first in a series of books to help people learn the english language. The societys intent is to promote this education through historical programs, research, publications, commemorative activities, collection of tangible historical memorabilia and. Welcome to the jacksonport historical society site. Jacksonport layton newport record shoffner swifton tuckerman tupelo weldon. Jacksonport state park would like to thank the jackson county historical society. Joseph lemere, jacksonport, is going to build a residence on his farm on what is known as the telephone road. The mission of the jacksonport historical society is educational in nature through the study of the township of jacksonport, its history, people, land and buildings.
Jacksonport was once an important steamboat stop on the white river. Independence county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with. Arkansas history 1st semester pacing guide the rogers school district is committed to providing an environment of educational excellence where all belong, all learn, and all succeed. Get to know the real possibility of aarp in jacksonport. The formation of a park began when the jackson county historical society purchased the derelict courthouse for restoration in. Residenceplace date of confirmed at battle name rank 6th co. Our collection of old historical maps of arkansas span over 200 years of growth. Po box 1048, fayetteville, ar 72702 4008 holly, pine bluff, ar 71603 2301 billingsley ln. Another book dedicated to preserving the history of jacksonport families with memories, anecdotes and photos. The township of jacksonport was officially organized as the fourteenth and last township in door county on march 9, 1869. Wassell family papers browse archival collections arkansas. Weisgerber, herman woldts daughter, cousin ruthie owned leys ar in west jacksonport as cousin mike lautenbach owns mikes port pub in jacksonport and otto woldts great grandson mike woldt owns the current woldts orner at the corner of o. More information on our families can be found in our newsletters, also on this website and in the books. Jacksonport is a town in central jackson county, located about onehalf mile from the confluence of the black and white rivers and three miles northwest of the county seat of newport jackson county.
The woldts of egg harbor and west jacksonport 1881 2012 by. Art history in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries 25 british art history, the courtauld and warburg institutes 26 connoisseurship and attribution 26 the limits of connoisseurship 27 art history and the 1930s diaspora 28 the new art history. Archaeological evidence indicates that jackson county has been inhabited for up to 10,000 years. In the 1800s, steamboats made jacksonport a thriving river port. It publishes research on every aspect of arkansass history, from earliest human habitation to the twentyfirst century. Jackson county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with. They had acquired more livestock, but his men and horses were exhausted. Around 1850, the first white man, neil blair, settled here. The jacksonport historical society has just released volume seven of jacksonport through the generations. Its location at the convergence of two navigable waterways enabled jacksonport to thrive in a time when river transport was the most reliable method of transportation in arkansas. Mcrae, dandridge papers browse archival collections arkansas. Jacksonport became the county seat in 1852, and the restored courthouse now stands as a museum. Includes history and genealogy for the cities of auvergne, campbell, denmark, grand glaize, irwin, jacksonport, newport, olyphant, swifton, tuckerman, tupelo, weldon, centerville, ar. Jacksonport is a town in jackson county, arkansas, united states, along the white river at its confluence with the black river.
Since we offer many different county history and genealogy cds, please be sure to specify that you wish to order the independence county, arkansas history, genealogy and maps cd. Old historical city, county and state maps of arkansas. Since the late 1800s, the countys largest town has been newport, the county seat. The formal boundaries for the town of jacksonport encompass a land area of 0. Art history was designed to meet the national art education associations guidelines for a quality art program, which emphasize the importance of art history in the curriculum.
The woldt s of egg harbor and west jacksonport 1881 2012. Lieutenant colonel thomas black of the third missouri cavalry us led his command north from little rock pulaski county in late november 1863. Jacksonport, jacksonville, jasper, jessieville, johnson, jonesboro, judsonia, kingsland. Attack on jacksonport, from the encyclopedia of arkansas. A brief engagement along the banks on the white river, this event was part of a federal push to disrupt confederate recruiting and organizational efforts in northern arkansas. It has been a historical year for the jacksonport historical society the big news is. Arkansas history unit 1 intranet rogers school district. Private 12th mo cav shanks a oneal, john franklin private monroes ar cav c radcliff ar paroled washingotn ar from ark confederate pension recs vol 3 page 46 oneal, thomas f.
The johnson county historical society has reprinted this volume with an index. Facilities also include 20 class a campsites 50 amp service, a swimming. Oh yes, although lena of lenas sip and chat in egg harbor. We also have many ebooks and user guide is also related with an arkansas history for young people. Jacksonport, arkansas simple english wikipedia, the free. Basic documents in american history usually ships within 1 to 3 weeks. These materials have been described and inventoried for ease of access. Our mission is primarily educational in nature through the study of its history, people, lands, and buildings. Private mcgehees 29th ar cav c jacksonport ar pow 23 oct 1864 list of prisoners at fort leavenwroth 12 dec 1864 magness, g. Arkansas 1911 census of confederate veterans books vol 1. The online version provides a pdf version of the indexes covering 18801893 and parts of 1957 and the decades of the 1960s, 1980s, and 1990s. In 2018, jacksonport had a population of 203 people. In the life of a child in a very small town there are important families and individuals. Jacksonport state park 205 avenue street newport, ar 72112 8705232143.
The objective of the series is to help students recognize and appreciate the work of sixty modern artists. Each of the two sections on this cd is in adobe acrobat pdf format and. Archived from the original pdf on september 3, 2012. The online version provides a pdf version of the indexes covering 18801893 and parts of. The primary coordinate point for jacksonport is located at latitude 35. Find local jacksonport ar aarp programs and information.
It has been a historical year for the jacksonport historical society the big news is the. Browse archival collections the arkansas state archives houses approximately,000 cubic feet of state records and manuscript collections pertaining to the history of arkansas and its people. Jacksonport state park history jackson county historical society. Although the land rises somewhat in the west, most of the county is flat, low river bottom. General dandridge mcrae, jacksonport arkansas, to mrs. Throughout the war both armies contented for possession of this strategic port located at the center of the white and black river trade. The encyclopedia of arkansas history and culture electronic edition, continuously updated multimedia at the encylopedia of arkansas history and culture, by butler center for arkansas studies illustrated html at filed under. The township of jacksonport was officially organized on march 9th, 1869. The history of arkansas began millennia ago when humans first crossed into north america. It will teach you about important events in the history of the united states. About us hours location staff directory mission statement history of agency strategic plan board information library. Jacksonport, arkansas city information, fast facts, schools.
Jacksonport state park would like to thank the jackson county historical. The town of jacksonport had a population of 199 as of july 1, 2019. Explore a wide range of universities and colleges in jacksonport, arkansas. The captains journal has been meticulously transcribed, and is now published and available in book format. Jacksonport jackson county encyclopedia of arkansas. History of jacksonport jacksonport door county, wi. Weldon is a town in jackson county, south of the county seat, newport jackson county. Wassell family papers, arkansas history commission, little rock, arkansas. There are historical accounts of the potawatomi indians having a very large village known as mechingan in the vicinity of the present center known as jacksonport. List of books and articles about arkansas history online. History early history to statehood a people known as the bluff dwellers, who inhabited caves, probably lived in the arkansas area before 500.
An informative and historical overview of jackson county, arkansas with 95 pages including 144 biographies plus 47 different jackson county communities on 4 different maps. Historical accounts state that a tribe of potawatomi indians lived in their village, mechingan, in the area of hibbards creek many years previous. Its twentyfirstcentury circumstance as a remote community on the white river belies the true history of jacksonport. The rand mcnally atlas shows that jacksonport had a population of 421 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. Johnson county, arkansas, the first hundred years by ella. Jacksonport in the civil war jacksonport was one of the main mustering points for the confederate army in arkansas. Arkansas papers newspapers research guides at university of. Having moved to jacksonport jackson county from batesville independence county in april 1864 to improve supply allocation, communication, and potential access to reinforcements, colonel robert r. Son of roland august ernst fritz woldt 1916 1974 corrine schneider woldt vieth daughter of emil and christina schnieder, grandson of august dick woldt 1887 1959 anna herbst woldthemble, and great grandson of august woldt 1852 1925 and bertha pulzine 1850 1921 who. During the civil war the town served as a transportation hub for confederate forces geography.
Jackson county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with newport. Timely and timeless, these basic documents are designed to remind us of the durable qualities of american values and traditions, and how adaptable they are to a changing world. The purpose of this award is to encourage young adults across arkansas to read. Biographical and historical memoirs of jackson county, arkansas book. Passing through old austin lonoke county, the federals joined a unit of. Confederate soldiers of prices raid72005 missouri state parks. Jan 09, 2015 unable to find mcrae, who might have actually been involved in the attack on jacksonport days earlier, livingston returned his fatigued column to jacksonport on april 24. It is on state highway 17 between auvergne jackson county and tupelo jackson county.
Arkansas teen book award website arkansas state library. These communities are listed based on their distance from jacksonport, with the one closest to jacksonport listed first. They were followed by the mound builders, who received their name from the mounds they constructed, apparently for ceremonial purposes. View arkansas maps such as historical county boundaries changes, old vintage maps, as well as road highway maps for all 72 counties in arkansas. No single event of great importance has thrust jackson county into a place of prominence, but it has nonetheless proven to be a crucial component of arkansas history and culture. G batesville ar parole jacksonport ar 5 jun 1865 age 43. Bibliography of arkansas womens history abbott, shirley. Jacksonport state park 205 avenue street newport, ar 72112 870523 2143. An informative and historical overview of jackson county, arkansas including two separate sections on one cd which include 4 historical maps 1855, 1895, 1898, and 1915. According to the united states census bureau, the town has a total area of 0. Jacksonport is a town in the us state of arkansas this short article about a place or feature in the united states can be made longer. You also will find many beautiful pictures of the events and people who shaped that history. Livingstons camps were attacked by a combined confederate force commanded by lieutenant colonel joseph b. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.