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July 9, 1938

The most notable event in Booneville (Logan County) history occurred when a train carrying President Franklin D. Roosevelt made its only stop in Arkansas in Booneville during the president’s nationwide whistle-stop campaign for his third term. He appeared on the platform of the last train car and made a short speech to a crowd of about 3,000.

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Auvergne is a small unincorporated community located about ten miles southeast of Newport (Jackson County) on land that was home to some of the area’s first settlers. Though occupied by the 1830s, no settlement began to emerge until the 1870s. During its heyday in the late nineteenth century, the community, positioned on a ridge between the White and Cache river bottoms, was home to a thriving timber trade and ample farming. About all that survives of the once prosperous community is the nearby Sandhill Cemetery.

 

Auvergne is a small unincorporated community located about ten miles southeast of Newport (Jackson County) on land that was home to some of the area’s first settlers. Though occupied by the 1830s, no settlement began to emerge until the 1870s. During its heyday in the late nineteenth century, the community, positioned on a ridge between the White and Cache river bottoms, was home to a thriving timber trade and ample farming. About all that survives of the once prosperous community is the nearby Sandhill Cemetery.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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