Newport (Jackson County) - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
Jun 25, 2024 · Newport is first cited in an 1835 license renewal by White River ferry operator Roland Tidwell. In that license, the location name was changed from Tidwell’s Landing to “The …
Newport, Arkansas - Wikipedia
Newport is known as the town in which Sam Walton owned a Ben Franklin store prior to starting Wal-Mart. Newport has ten properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Jackson County - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
Jul 14, 2023 · Since the late 1800s, the county’s largest town has been Newport, the county seat. Native Americans called this area home as far back as 10,000 years ago. Evidence of their …
Jackson County Historical Society | Tales of a River Town
The mission of the Jackson County Historical Society is to collect, preserve, celebrate and share the rich heritage of Jackson County, Arkansas.
Newport | Historic Town, Ozark Mountains, White River | Britannica
Newport, city, seat of Jackson county, northeastern Arkansas, U.S. It lies on the White River at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, about 45 miles (72 km) southwest of Jonesboro. Newport …
Jackson County Historical, Newport AR - Museums Database
Jackson County Historical Society, located in Newport, Arkansas, is dedicated to preserving the history of the county. Founded in 1968, it is the oldest such organization in Arkansas. The …
Centennial history of Newport, Arkansas, 1875-1975 - Open Library
Dec 12, 2023 · Centennial history of Newport, Arkansas, 1875-1975 by James Logan Morgan, 1975, Jackson County Historical Society edition, in English
1950s | Jackson County Historical Society
The Silver Moon in Newport, with a seating capacity of 800, was thought to be the largest honky-tonk in Arkansas. People came from as far away as Memphis to hear Fats Domino, Louis …
1949 – Sam Walton and John Minor - Jackson County Historical …
A 15-year-old John Minor (right) stands with his pal Sam Walton at a nearby fishing camp. Walton was manager of Newport’s Ben Franklin Store, and he soon became president of the chamber …
Historical landmarks, houses dot Newport | Northwest Arkansas …
Feb 16, 2016 · NEWPORT -- Arkansas lacks the vintage pedigree of the original 13 Colonies with their landmarks dating to the 17th century. But the Natural State is not a historical desert either.