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This Day in Arkansas History
April 26, 1936
The town of Waters (Montgomery County) changed its name to Pine Ridge in honor of Lum and Abner, characters created by comedians Chet Lauck and partner Tuffy Goff and based on the people of Waters and Mena (Polk County). Their Lum and Abner radio program was one of the longest-running and most popular programs ever on radio.
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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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