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March 4, 1963

Governor Orval Faubus signed a resolution restoring Eva Ware Barnett’s genteel anthem “Arkansas” to its former status as Arkansas’s official state song. The song had been the subject of a lawsuit over copyright in 1941, after Secretary of State C. G. “Crip” Hall had used it in a free pamphlet in 1940, an election year. Although it was ousted as the state song when “The Arkansas Traveler” replaced it in 1949 (although some say unofficially), “Arkansas” remained popular, particularly with school choirs, and eventually Barnett’s unhappiness with the situation moderated.

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Lake Village Confederate Soldiers Monument

Many Arkansas county courthouse lawns feature monuments commemorating historic events. Perhaps the most common are monuments dedicated to Confederate soldiers. In 1910, this Confederate monument was dedicated in the county seat of Lake Village (Chicot County). The monument inscription reads, “To the Confederate soldiers of Chicot County, the record of whose sublime sacrifice and undying devotion is the proud heritage of a loyal posterity.” It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

 

Many Arkansas county courthouse lawns feature monuments commemorating historic events. Perhaps the most common are monuments dedicated to Confederate soldiers. In 1910, this Confederate monument was dedicated in the county seat of Lake Village (Chicot County). The monument inscription reads, “To the Confederate soldiers of Chicot County, the record of whose sublime sacrifice and undying devotion is the proud heritage of a loyal posterity.” It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

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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, and audio files, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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