Early 19th century French maps of Arkansas show two families — the Futenah Establishment and the Guillaume Plantation — on the upper White River, possibly as high as the split of the East, Middle and West Forks on the east side of present-day Fayetteville. The maps of this early period aren’t accurate in their depiction … More Futenah and Guillaume
In 1873, Henry L. Burnell printed a small booklet at Fayetteville titled Arkansas: The Home for Immigrants; a Sketch of Her Resources. The booklet described the state's attributes, governance and resources. He also included a description of Fayetteville and included prices of groceries available on several markets in the state, including the following list of … More Grocery Prices in 1873
The following residents were listed as enslaving people in the 1860 census, either within the Fayetteville city limits or in the surrounding more rural Prairie Township. People enslaved within the Fayetteville limits are represented in red, and those living in Prairie Township are represented in blue. Two people — William Cunningham and David Walker — … More Enslavers in 1860
The following are people who have served as presidents, premiers, prime ministers or royalty of their respective nations and have visited Fayetteville, either before, during or after serving in those roles. The first, for instance, Jefferson Davis stopped through Fayetteville while a young soldier in 1834, long before he was named president of the Confederate … More National Leaders Who Have Visited Fayetteville
Soldiers who served during the Civil War and are interred at National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with their rank where known: Adams, C. – Private Adams, Q. – Private Alexander, John W. – Corporal Allen, Z.B. – Private Amos, Lucien Anderson, C.N. – Sergeant Armstrong, Quinton – Private Arwine, Issac – Private Bailey, N.J. – … More Civil War Veterans Buried at National Cemetery