The arkansas municipal league was founded in 1934 and exists for a threefold purpose. Logan county was formed on march 22, 1871, from parts of franklin, scott, johnson and y ell counties. This logan county website is available for adoption. In 1881 a few months after his mothers death, his father took two of his sons, will and george, to live with a relative, mrs. Logan county, arkansas books from heritage books source. On march 22, 1871, acting governor hadley approved an act of the general assembly creating a new county from parts of franklin, johnson, scott and yell counties. The town takes its name from the nearby subiaco abbey, itself named for the italian town where a benedictine order originated in 1878. Geology of paris quadrangle, logan county, arkansas. Free family records for researching logan county, arkansas. Census slave schedules for arkansas county, arkansas nara microfilm series m653, roll 53 reportedly includes a total of 4,921 slaves. Family biographies are available for viewing now for the following arkansas counties. The encyclopedia of arkansas history and culture logan county, arkansas books from heritage books source. Logan county history book this is a big, beautiful 9 12 x 12 book. Geologic formations penetrated by the shell oil company no.
Nola formed as a small farming town in eastern scott county. The logan county museum is housed in the fourth logan county jail. If your ancestors lived in logan county, arkansas, or if you have a special interest in the history of the region. Online phone book for logan county, ar public records.
Theodore wagner, plowing on the family farm in greasy valley, logan county, ar about 1905. Other county boundry changes occured when line with scott county changed 21 march 1881 and 2. The senator was viewed as a carpetbagger, and after the reconstructionera state government was replaced, the county was renamed for james logan, an early settler in the area, on. I hunted a long time, and called many people and libraries. History of boone county, arkansas hardcover download. To view the biographies available for a county, click on the county name in the list below. Carolan is an unincorporated community in logan county, arkansas, united states. An informative and historical overview of logan county, arkansas with 68 pages including 92 biographies plus 46 different logan county communities on 4 different maps. He married mary elizabeth lowry 2 may 1875 in wolf bayou,stone co. Logan county, arkansas genealogy and history volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. Includes history and genealogy for the cities of roseville, booneville, magazine, chismville, caulksville, driggs, national springs, corley, burnett springs, ellsworth, prairie view, shoal creek, morrisons bluff, pattersons. An informative and historical overview of logan county, arkansas with 68 pages including 92 biographies. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds.
The congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting shall be on the first monday in december. Prior to european exploration, the area where nola is located was. This transcription includes 25 slaveholders who held 50 or more slaves in arkansas county, accounting for 2,542 slaves, or 51% of the county total. Condition this has some foxing blemishing on some pages. Cited from a pictorial history of arkansas from earliest times to the year 1890 by fay hempstead, st. A reminiscent history of the ozark region comprising a condensed general history, a brief descriptive history of each county, and numerous biographical sketches of prominent citizens of such counties source. What cities and towns are in logan county, arkansas and in this book. History of logan county, illinois, together with sketches of. Logan county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with roseville. Logan county by mark griffin arcadia publishing books. Logan county section of arkansas minor civil divisions map. Sarber, the republican state senator from yell county who had introduced the resolution. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy, newspapers, obituaries, vitals. Most of these but not all are county history books that combine history and biographies of families within the county.
Other county boundry changes occured when line with scott county changed 21 march 1881 and 2 march 1903. Steam engine driven by theodore wagner pulling a road grader in logan county, arkansas. About us faqs history meet the staff form 990 board of directors annual report. Logan county, arkansas biographical and historical memoirs. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and are. Public records and phone records in logan county, ar we can help you find everything from telephone numbers to background checks with our logan county phone directory. Rights use and reproduction of images held by the arkansas state archives. Contains history of county, towns, communities, schools, churches and organizations. An informative and historical overview of logan county, arkansas with 68 pages. Guthrie, designated as the county seat and the capital of oklahoma territory, was also the state capital from 1907 to 1910. Logan county was formed on march 22, 1871, from parts of franklin, scott, johnson and yell counties. Old historical city, county and state maps of arkansas. History of logan county, illinois, together with sketches of its cities, villages, and towns, educational, religious, civil, military, and political history, portraits of prominent person, and biographies of representative citizens.
The united way of fort smith area at work in logan county. Click to read the rest of the article i am april barr, the coordinator for logan county. It is located near harvey scott county, just two miles west along highway 28. Logan county townships map, 1930 arkansas digital archives. The name was changed on 14 december 1875 and renamed in honor of james. Campus drive, main 416 university of arkansas fayetteville, ar 72701 4795755884 4795752775 fax email.
Logan county was established on march 22, 1871 originally named sarber county. Logan county the arkansas general assembly defined the states 64th county on march 22, 1871, and named it sarber county for john n. Paris ar community guide visit our 6 mustsee locations. Logan county the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and.
Charles wagner holding a rifle with theodore wagner seated next to him. Logan county, arkansas genealogy trails history group. The history of russellville and logan county, ky which is to some extent a history of western kentucky volume first. Bookprinted material history of logan county and ohio. Logan county, arkansas history and biographical sketches. William russell fablinger, eldest son of nicholas and margaret blake fablinger was born march 14, 1876, in jo davis county near hanover, illinois. History of logan county, illinois, together with sketches. Online directory of logan county address history listings and demographic data. Logan county was organized as county one in 1890 after the passage of the organic act on may 2, 1890. The name was changed on 14 december 1875 and renamed in honor of james logan, an early pioneer settler in the area.
Logan county, located in western arkansas, was created on march 22, 1871 when it was originally called sarber county in honor of general j. Logan county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. It lies five miles to the southwest of booneville on state highway 23. The arkansas general assembly defined the states 64th county on march 22, 1871, and named it sarber county for john n. County historical societies arkansas historical association. Proceeds from this book will go to the logan county public librarys leaders in training youth program. Page 185 the times, places and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof. History of logan county and ohio written by anonim, published by anonim which was released on 29 march 1880.
Other incorporated towns in the county are magazine, blue mountain, caulksville, ratcliff, subiaco, scranton, and morrison bluff although logan county was not created until 1871, the area that is now logan county has had a significant. Return to homepage logan county, located in western arkansas, was created on march 22, 1871 when it was originally called sarber county in honor of general j. Logan county formerly sarber county is a county located in the state of arkansas. Book printed material history of logan county and ohio. Download history of logan county and ohio books now. The history center also includes the historical society office and gift shop. All of the family biographies from logan county, arkansas included in the biographical and historical mem oirs oflogan county, arkansas published by southern publishing company in 1891 are available free online at my genealogy hound. Nov 08, 2006 currently employed at the logan county public library and as a freelance photographer, griffin uses photographs from the library and his own collection to show the county s rich history. An informative and historical overview of logan county, arkansas including two separate sections on one cd which include 4 historical maps 1855, 1895, 1898, and 1915. James logan, for whom the county was named, was a kentuckian by birth.
People and places in the book homepage for the book shaking. Download logan county book pdf epub mobi tuebl and read. With the combined coverage of all three papers, all pope county residents and former pope comity residents, who have passed away in 1977, should be listed in this book. Logan county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with roseville, booneville, magazine, chismville, caulksville. All the museum buildings are connected making it enjoyable to visit all three without going outside. Sarber, the republican state senator from yell county, who had introduced the resolution. Guide to logan county, arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and. View arkansas maps such as historical county boundaries changes, old vintage maps, as well as road highway maps for all 72 counties in arkansas. Although logan county was not created until 1871, the area that is now logan county has had a significant impact on the development of western arkansas dating from territorial days. The history center is a unique facility comprised of the orr mansion, the logan county museum, and the transportation museum. Geology of the barber quadrangle, sebastian county and vicinity, arkansas. Logan county, arkansas logan county education, geography, and history. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price.
The area where nola and harvey are now located was once known as nebraska. On august 5, 1890, voters selected logan as the county name in honor of u. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 22,353. Containing a history of the state of ohio, from its earliest settlement to the present time. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and. Logan county, arkansas family history and genealogy books, cds, maps products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v per page 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 view all. Logan county formerly sarber county is a county located in the u. The logan county town of subiaco, midway between fort smith sebastian county and russellville pope county, straddles highway 22, a major connecting roadway for the western arkansas counties immediately south of the arkansas river. Logan county libraries arkansas public library directory. Some of the oldest settlements in western arkansas were located in what is now logan county. Family maps of logan county, arkansas arphax publishing co. The county was named to honor james logan, a pioneer who was in both the territorial and first state legislatures.
Logan county, arkansas project gutenberg selfpublishing. The history of russellville and logan county, ky which is to some extent a history of western kentucky volume first finley, alex c. Apr 01, 2010 goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Our collection of old historical maps of arkansas span over 200 years of growth. Logan county, arkansas history and biographical sketches 73 pages, 8. Arkansas county arkansas 1860 slaveholders and 1870. Carolan is named for william philip carolan, early farmer and merchant in the area.
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