Old Military Road - Colt, AR
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The Snowdog
N 35° 07.898 W 090° 48.705
15S E 699377 N 3889832
One of two Arkansas Historical Markers on the south side of Highway 306, just west of Highway 1 - in Colt, Arkansas.
Waymark Code: WM16G61
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2022
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There are two Arkansas Historical Markers on the north edge of this parking lot; this is the eastmost of the two. The Old Military Road was a route taken by many seeking a new life in the West (as well as others forced along this route. The text on the marker (which is the same on both sides) is:
Near this point Highway No. 1 intersects the route of the Old Military Road which connected Memphis and Little Rock. Begun in 1826, this road was built under the supervision of Lieutenant Charles Thomas of the United States Army. John Pope, third governor of the Territory of Arkansas, directed later improvements to the road. Thousands of Indians and pioneers passed this point on their way to new homes in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and the West.
Erected by St. Francis County Historical Society 1968
Who placed it?: St. Francis Historical Society
When was it placed?: 1968
Who is honored?: All that traveled the Old Military Road
Website about the Monument: Not listed
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