Local History - Newton County Times

Gone, but not forgotten: Remembering local springs

In the 19th century, mineral springs were touted as having healing properties and were quite popular. Among these healing springs was one situated in the northern part of Newton County. It came to be known as Tom Thumb Springs and was mentioned in the Fayetteville Weekly Democrat in 1876 when it was reported that 200 people had visited for the season. more

By BARBARA LEROY | 12/21/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Remembering local springs

In the 19th century, mineral springs were touted as having healing properties and were quite popular. Among these healing springs was one situated in the northern part of Newton County. It came to be known as Tom Thumb Springs and was mentioned in the Fayetteville Weekly Democrat in 1876 when it was reported that 200 people had visited for the season. more

By BARBARA LEROY | 12/21/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Newton County's early post offices

Continued from last week: more

By BARBARA LEROY | 11/30/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Newton County's early post offices

Continued from last week: more

By BARBARA LEROY | 11/30/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Remembering Native American culture

SPRINGDALE, – The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History's award-winning Native American Days school program will return virtually Nov. 17-18 with presentations by archeologists and members of Native American tribal nations. more

11/16/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Ben Pearson, the “father of modern archery"

Did you know that an Arkansas native was known as the “father of modern archery?” Ben Pearson (1898-1971) started the first company in the U.S. to mass produce archery sets and equipment. … more

From Discover Arkansas | 11/1/22

Gone, but not forgotten: William Baltz and his Wonder Horse

William (Bill) Baltz of Pocahontas was often to be found in his workshop at the corner of Bettis and Rice Streets working on various inventive ideas. Frequently, these took the form of toys for his … more

Randolph County Heritage Museum | 10/25/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Newton County's first officers

The first county officers met in the home of John Bellah, which was located on Shop Creek near Parthenon, until the "seat of justice" was moved to Jasper the next year. John was born around 1810 in … more

By BARBARA LEROY | 10/18/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Bernell "Fatman" Austin, father of the fried pickle

Born in 1921, Bernell "Fatman" Austin, of Atkins, served in the Navy and worked as a cook. Later, he leased a parcel of land across the street from the Atkins Pickle Plant from the Griffin Oil … more

10/11/22

A limestone bluff juts out into the Buffalo River. The bluff has several solution cavities at its base, where the limestone meets the river. The rock face has colors of white, gray, and light orange.

Gone, but not forgotten: Time stained Buffalo River's bluffs

Often we see multicolored, vertical streaks on the sandstone bluffs along the banks of the Buffalo River. What causes these variations? These are mostly mineral stains. During heavy rains, water runs … more

From the National Park Service website | 10/4/22

Gone but not forgotten: The Flowers cabin was built around 1935.

Floyd V. Flowers built this hand-hewn log cabin around 1935 and called it home until the 1950s. One of the most fascinating parts of this cabin is the tree in the interior. The cabin was purposefully … more

Pearl Sayles / the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program | 9/20/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Arkansas's dark age

Until the mid-20th century, Arkansas lacked sufficient electrical power for many of its residents. In rural areas where most families lived on farms, there were few if any conveniences. Still today, … more

From the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas and the Encyclopedia of Arkansas | 9/13/22

Gone, but not forgotten - Newton County and the Civil War

Newton County Historical Society has announced it now has Barb A LeRoy’s “Which Side Were They On?,” a new 302 page book listing biographical sketches of the Newton Countians who … more

8/30/22

Gone, but not forgotten - Newton County and the Civil War

Newton County Historical Society has announced it now has Barb A LeRoy’s “Which Side Were They On?,” a new 302 page book listing biographical sketches of the Newton Countians who … more

8/23/22

Gone, but not forgotten - Newton County and the Civil War

Newton County Historical Society has announced it now has Barb A LeRoy’s “Which Side Were They On?,” a new 302 page book listing biographical sketches of the Newton Countians who … more

8/22/22

Local history presentations by Shiloh Museum

Lyle Sparkman will share stories and the history of his 49 ancestors who lived in the western Ozark regions of Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri. By detailing the lives of these people and … more

8/11/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Arkansas mussels

Arkansas is known for many things, from our beautiful mountains and lakes to our unique diamond mine, or even calling the Hogs. Still, many wouldn’t equate Arkansas as the home to the most … more

By Kimberly Mitchell Only in Arkansas | 8/9/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Arkansas mussels

Arkansas is known for many things, from our beautiful mountains and lakes to our unique diamond mine, or even calling the Hogs. Still, many wouldn’t equate Arkansas as the home to the most … more

By Kimberly Mitchell Only in Arkansas | 8/2/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Arkansas mussels

rkansas is known for many things, from our beautiful mountains and lakes to our unique diamond mine, or even calling the Hogs. Still, many wouldn’t equate Arkansas as the home to the most … more

By Kimberly Mitchell Only in Arkansas | 7/26/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Arkansas mussels

Arkansas is known for many things, from our beautiful mountains and lakes to our unique diamond mine, or even calling the Hogs. Still, many wouldn’t equate Arkansas as the home to the most … more

By Kimberly Mitchell Only in Arkansas | 7/19/22