Local History - Newton County Times

Gone, but not forgotten: More from Camp Ozone

Pictured is a group photo of the enrollees at Camp Ozone Civilian conservation Corps, undated. Company No. 1708 - Camp Ozone circa 1937 From The Civilian Conservation Corps, 1933-1942: A New Deal … more

From USDA Forest Service Ozark-St. Francis National Forests | 7/12/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Shiloh Museum announces first summers series with Buffalo National River theme

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History is excited to announce its first-ever Shiloh Summer Series. Each of the planned activities is family friendly and open to all ages. In … more

7/5/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Did you know Newton County has a flag?

While planning and learning about Newton County history to celebrate the 180th Anniversary of her founding in 1842. We were reminded by Regina Smith that Newton County has her own flag. Regina knew … more

From TOINETTE MADISON Director, Newton County Chamber of Commerce | 6/21/22

This is the site of the historic Ozone Civilian Conservation Corp Camp. Camping - 8 family units, pavilion rental, picnicking, and hiking. Camping trailers are allowed but no special facilities available. A goldfish pond in the shape of the state of Arkansas is one of the camp's unique features.

Gone, but not forgotten" CCC Camps in the Ozarks

The Civilian Conservation Corps Act was passed by the United States Congress to provide economic relief in the midst of the Great Depression and to preserve and develop the natural resources of the … more

Excerpts from "CCC in Arkansas" by Dr. Jim Ross Additional information from the USDA Forest Service | 6/14/22

Camp Ozone was a CCC camp from 1935 - 1942. Today, Ozone is a campground in the forest. Pictured are mechanics at Camp Ozone. Undated. The CCC enrollees learned skills ranging from land conservation, forestry, construction, woodworking, surveying, and mechanical work.

Gone, but not forgotten" CCC Camps in the Ozarks

The Civilian Conservation Corps Act was passed by the United States Congress to provide economic relief in the midst of the Great Depression and to preserve and develop the natural resources of the … more

Excerpts from "CCC in Arkansas" by Dr. Jim Ross Additional information from the USDA Forest Service | 6/7/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Interactive exhibit shows how today's technology can preserve yesterday's images

SPRINGDALE — The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History presents Digi Know?, an interactive exhibit showcasing historic photos, how the museum preserves its images digitally and ways visitors can … more

5/24/22

Gone,. But not forgotten: Everton School

The Everton School at Everton (Boone County), located on the corner of Main and Hill streets, was built in 1939 with assistance from the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a Depression-era federal … more

From the Encyclopedia of Arkansas | 5/17/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Little Buffalo River Bridge

The Little Buffalo River Bridge is a concrete T-beam bridge located on Arkansas Highway 327 at its crossing of the Little Buffalo River about 1.5 miles northwest of Parthenon (Newton County). It was … more

From the Encyclopedia of Arkansas | 5/3/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Back-to-the-land movement

Spurred by the closing of the frontier thousands of middle class urbanites left the city to find moral rejuvenation through rural life and work. Many of these original back-to-the-landers found their … more

Excerpts from the Arkansas Historical Quarterly https://uca.edu/archives/files/2012/03/AHQ-11-BB.pdf | 4/26/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Charles Morrow Wilson (1905–1977)

A native of Fayetteville (Washington County), Charles Morrow Wilson was a nationally known freelance author. While the majority of his many books and magazine articles were on international trade, … more

From the Encyclopedia of Arkansas | 4/19/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Celebrate Newton County's past

December 14th 1842, Governor Archibald Yell approved the act of the legislature, creating Newton County. Up to this time it had been part of Carroll. The act said that the temporary seat of … more

By TOINETTE MADISON Director, Newton County Chamber of Commerce | 4/12/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Hon. M. T. Brisco

In reviewing the various professional interests of Newton County, Arkansas, the name of M. T. Brisco cannot be ignored, for he is one of her most successful legal lights. Although it is a known fact … more

Excerpts from Access Genealogy | 3/29/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Hon. M. T. Brisco

In reviewing the various professional interests of Newton County, Arkansas, the name of M. T. Brisco cannot be ignored, for he is one of her most successful legal lights. Although it is a known fact … more

3/22/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Hon. M. T. Brisco

In reviewing the various professional interests of Newton County, Arkansas, the name of M. T. Brisco cannot be ignored, for he is one of her most successful legal lights. Although it is a known fact … more

Excerpts from Access Genealogy A Reminiscent History of the Ozark Region: comprising a condensed general history, a brief descriptive history of each county, and numerous biographical sketches of prominent citizens of such counties. Chicago: Goodspeed Bro | 3/15/22

Gone, but not forgotten: Hon. M. T. Brisco

n reviewing the various professional interests of Newton County, Arkansas, the name of M. T. Brisco cannot be ignored, for he is one of her most successful legal lights. Although it is a known fact … more

3/8/22

Gone but not forgotten: USDA forest nursery

In 1929, the Ozark National Forest leased land from Arkansas Tech (then Arkansas Polytechnic) to build a forest nursery. It was located to the northeast of the campus, approximately where the ATU … more

From the USDA Forest Service Ozark National Forest | 2/22/22

Gone, but not forgotten: History of Lurton

Part 5 Walter and Mima Light donated land for the church site, which is just west of the present Community Center, while local people donated labor and material. The result of the community … more

Excerpts from History of Lurton http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~edgmon/genealogy/lurthelten.htm | 2/15/22

Shiloh Museum presenting BNR photo exhibit

SPRINGDALE — In observance of the 50th anniversary of the Buffalo River's national status, the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History presents the photo exhibit, Ken Smith's Buffalo River … more

2/8/22

Gone, but not forgotten: History of Lurton

Part 4 During the years of the Lurton School, the building was used for all of the community functions. It served as a church house for all denominations and revival meetings, pie suppers to … more

Excerpts from History of Lurton http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~edgmon/genealogy/lurthelten.htm | 2/8/22

Shiloh Museum presents Ken Smith's Buffalo River County on 50th anniversary of river's national designation

SPRINGDALE – In observance of the 50th anniversary of the Buffalo River's national status, the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History presents the photo exhibit, Ken Smith's Buffalo River Country, … more

Staff Report | 2/3/22