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April 24, 1963

George Raymond Hoelzeman was born in Little Rock. After originally pursuing plans to become a Benedictine monk and Roman Catholic priest, he undertook graduate studies in medieval art history and began work as a liturgical artist, eventually achieving national acclaim for his church furniture, statues, and relief woodcarvings, especially those depicting the Stations of the Cross.

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Mount Nebo State Park

In 1928, Mount Nebo State Park became the second state park established in Arkansas. The park consists of 3,000 acres on a flat-topped plateau some 1,350 feet above the Arkansas River Valley in Yell County. Among the attractions are a visitor center, camp sites, cabins, a swimming pool, hiking trails, and a spectacular view, as shown in this photo.

 

In 1928, Mount Nebo State Park became the second state park established in Arkansas. The park consists of 3,000 acres on a flat-topped plateau some 1,350 feet above the Arkansas River Valley in Yell County. Among the attractions are a visitor center, camp sites, cabins, a swimming pool, hiking trails, and a spectacular view, as shown in this photo.

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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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