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October 27, 1926

A monument placed by the L’Anguille Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Marianna (Lee County) was dedicated. The monument marks the “initial point” established during an original survey of lands added to the United States as a result of the Louisiana Purchase. While re-surveying the boundary between Lee and Phillips counties in 1921, surveyors Tom Jacks and Eldridge P. Douglas of Helena (Phillips County) had discovered the witness trees marked by the Robbins party in 1815 as the initial point of the Louisiana Purchase.

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Alligator Snapping Turtle

The alligator snapping turtle (Mascrochelys temminckii) is one of the largest freshwater turtles in North America. The snapper, which may grow to as much as thirty inches in length, is just one of nineteen species and subspecies of turtles that can be seen in Arkansas. The strictly aquatic and mostly nocturnal turtle is rarely seen basking in the sun like so many others of the species.

 

The alligator snapping turtle (Mascrochelys temminckii) is one of the largest freshwater turtles in North America. The snapper, which may grow to as much as thirty inches in length, is just one of nineteen species and subspecies of turtles that can be seen in Arkansas. The strictly aquatic and mostly nocturnal turtle is rarely seen basking in the sun like so many others of the species.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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