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February 22, 1946

The first two victims of what became known as the Texarkana Moonlight Murders were attacked. An unidentified assailant often known as the Texarkana Phantom Killer committed a number of murders and assaults in Texarkana (Miller County, Arkansas, and Bowie County, Texas) through the spring of 1946. Five people were killed, and three were wounded. While there was one major suspect, he was never convicted of these crimes. The attacks served partially as the basis for a motion picture, The Town that Dreaded Sundown.

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Eureka Springs Aerial View

This 1940s photograph clearly shows the winding streets of Eureka Springs. The town, which was incorporated in the 1880s, was a major attraction for the many visitors seeking relief in the waters of the healing springs. Today, its unique setting makes it a popular northwest Arkansas tourist attraction. Among the historic structures shown in this photo is the famous Crescent Hotel (top center).

 

This 1940s photograph clearly shows the winding streets of Eureka Springs. The town, which was incorporated in the 1880s, was a major attraction for the many visitors seeking relief in the waters of the healing springs. Today, its unique setting makes it a popular northwest Arkansas tourist attraction. Among the historic structures shown in this photo is the famous Crescent Hotel (top center).

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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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