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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CA1_joseph-carter-corbin_Pine-Bluff-AR.html
In 1875, Joseph Corbin the son of former slaves, became the founder and principal of Branch Normal College (now UAPB) where he served until 1902. A profound mathematician, outstanding musician, linguist, and holder of bachelor and masters degrees …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKFN_bayou-bartholomew_Pine-Bluff-AR.html
Beginning 10 miles northwest of Pine Bluff, this storied bayou flows 300 miles through 6 Arkansas counties and 2 Louisiana parishes before emptying into the Ouachita River in north Louisiana. Indian mounds dotted its banks. Immigrants travelled it…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKFM_jefferson-county-first-court-house_Pine-Bluff-AR.html
The first court house in Jefferson County created in 1829 and named for President Thomas Jefferson was erected on this site at (Pine Bluff) in 1833. Meanwhile, sessions of the county court had been held first at the house of Joseph Bonne and secon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKFL_auguste-la-noir-de-serville_Pine-Bluff-AR.html
To honorAuguste La noir de ServilleHero of the American RevolutionFrench Marine served under Count de GrasseWounded Yorktown, VA Oct. 14, 1781 Died Jefferson Co. Ark. Dec. 30, 1828
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKFK_battle-of-pine-bluff_Pine-Bluff-AR.html
During the morning and early afternoon of October 25, 1863, Colonel Powell Clayton commander of federal troops occupying Pine Bluff, successfully repulsed a three-pronged confederate attack of forces of General John S. Marmaduke. Cotton bales hast…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKFJ_barraque-street_Pine-Bluff-AR.html
This street was named for Antoine Barraque (1773-1858), native of France, soldier of Napoleon, and one of this area's earliest settlers. Founder of New Gascony in this county, he was a man of property and Indian sub-agent. Trusted and liked by the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKFI_joseph-bonne-cabin_Pine-Bluff-AR.html
In 1818 a French trapper, Joseph Bonne landed on the south bank of the Arkansas River with his dog and gun near the location of the original Jefferson County Courthouse. Driven to this high bluff after flood waters had threatened his homesite at A…
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