Fayetteville History

Documenting the funky past of Fayetteville, Arkansas

Black and white map of the Fayetteville square with some buildings in colors such as light red, light blue and a warm yellow

Sanborn Map, 1886

March 5, 2026

The Sanborn Map Company began making insurance maps of Fayetteville in 1886, but their notations offer lots of information about the buildings and businesses from Fayetteville’s past. … More Sanborn Map, 1886

Early 19th century of Center Street in Fayetteville with the historic Washington County Courthouse at the far end of the street

Smoky Row

January 17, 2026

The name “Smokey Row” in reference to Center Street appears to have been a result of too many lawyers smoking cigars while waiting to attend to court. … More Smoky Row