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July 18, 2004

The private-public partnership created to showcase the scenic golf courses of Arkansas led to the founding of the Natural State Golf Trail, later called the Arkansas Golf Trail. The trail is a cooperative venture between the private sector, the Arkansas State Golf Association, the Arkansas Hospitality Association, the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, and the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The trail consists of golf courses all across Arkansas.

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Education, Mural by Paul Heerwagen

Bavarian-born interior designer Paul Heerwagen, who had moved to Arkansas in 1891, is best known for his four lunette murals at the state capitol in Little Rock (Pulaski County). Heerwagen was paid $10,000 (quite a small sum; part of his work was really a donation) to prepare the four paintings, which he titled Justice, War, Education, and Religion. Heerwagen was awarded the state contract in June 1914 and installed the murals before the end of the year. Shown here is the mural Education.

 

Bavarian-born interior designer Paul Heerwagen, who had moved to Arkansas in 1891, is best known for his four lunette murals at the state capitol in Little Rock (Pulaski County). Heerwagen was paid $10,000 (quite a small sum; part of his work was really a donation) to prepare the four paintings, which he titled Justice, War, Education, and Religion. Heerwagen was awarded the state contract in June 1914 and installed the murals before the end of the year. Shown here is the mural Education.

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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, and audio files, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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