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July 28, 1961

The first meeting of what would become the White County Historical Society was held at the Searcy City Library with thirteen people attending. The society has been the guiding force in the preservation of the history of White County’s people and institutions, in providing information for those interested in genealogy, and in encouraging the dissemination of information. Listing graves in the county has been a priority and, by 2007, the website included listings of 189 cemetery sites. The society helped establish a Pioneer Village at the Fair Grounds. It now publishes a monthly newsletter and has issued a journal annually since 1979.

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Archibald Yell Law Office

Archibald Yell began the practice of law sometime in the 1820s in Tennessee. Receiving an appointment as a territorial circuit judge, he moved to Arkansas Territory in 1835, eventually settling in Fayetteville (Washington County). He opened a law practice in the small building shown here, built in about 1835. In 1992, the law office was saved by the Washington County Historical Society and moved to a location near the Headquarters House Museum in Fayetteville.

 

Archibald Yell began the practice of law sometime in the 1820s in Tennessee. Receiving an appointment as a territorial circuit judge, he moved to Arkansas Territory in 1835, eventually settling in Fayetteville (Washington County). He opened a law practice in the small building shown here, built in about 1835. In 1992, the law office was saved by the Washington County Historical Society and moved to a location near the Headquarters House Museum in Fayetteville.

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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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