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June 11, 1793

Don Joseph Valliere, captain of the Sixth Regiment of Louisiana under the Spanish government, received a land grant from Baron de Carondelet, governor-general of the Spanish Province of Louisiana and Florida, extending about twenty miles on each side of the White River to its source beginning at the mouth of the Buffalo and the Big North Fork. Searcy County would eventually be formed in this area. Because European population was sparse, European and American administrators had known of this area only from Native American reports. But Spanish officials never visited the land, and Valliere did not settle it. This grant is the first mention of the area in European-American archives.

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Walnut Ridge and Hoxie Mule Car Line

The two Lawrence County towns of Walnut Ridge and Hoxie have been in competition since their incorporation in the late 1800s. In fact, only the railroad tracks separate the two communities, which simply run together. This 1890s photo of the Walnut Ridge and Hoxie Mule Car Line serves as an example of how closely the towns have been connected throughout their history.

 

The two Lawrence County towns of Walnut Ridge and Hoxie have been in competition since their incorporation in the late 1800s. In fact, only the railroad tracks separate the two communities, which simply run together. This 1890s photo of the Walnut Ridge and Hoxie Mule Car Line serves as an example of how closely the towns have been connected throughout their history.

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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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