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April 28, 1958

Wooster (Faulkner County) was incorporated. The community was named for a man known only as Wooster, who is described in local histories as “acting postmaster.” In the twenty-first century, the town has become the site of several new subdivisions.

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Saint Mary’s Catholic Church

St. Mary’s Church (Our Lady of Perpetual Help), constructed in 1879 on top of the mountains surrounding Altus (Franklin County), is known for its Sistine Chapel-style paintings and Roman basilica architecture. The church, whose inside walls are lined with ornate gold, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

 

St. Mary’s Church (Our Lady of Perpetual Help), constructed in 1879 on top of the mountains surrounding Altus (Franklin County), is known for its Sistine Chapel-style paintings and Roman basilica architecture. The church, whose inside walls are lined with ornate gold, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

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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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