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October 4, 1947

The town of Oakhaven (Hempstead County) was incorporated. Originally built as housing for officers serving at the Southwestern Proving Ground during World War II, Oakhaven never had a post office or a school. Across the highway from Oakhaven, military buildings were converted into a steel manufacturing plant.

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Clyde Scott

In 2000, readers of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette voted Clyde Scott of Smackover (Union County) as the state’s athlete of the century. Scott was a star at football and track and field at the University of Arkansas (UA) in Fayetteville (Washington County). In 1948, he won the silver medal in the 110-meter high hurdles at the London Olympic Games. He is shown here in the 1940s during his college football days.

 

In 2000, readers of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette voted Clyde Scott of Smackover (Union County) as the state’s athlete of the century. Scott was a star at football and track and field at the University of Arkansas (UA) in Fayetteville (Washington County). In 1948, he won the silver medal in the 110-meter high hurdles at the London Olympic Games. He is shown here in the 1940s during his college football days.

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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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