February 7, 2010

Though settled in 1836, Ozark (Franklin County) was not incorporated until 1850. The town is located on the northernmost bend of the Arkansas River, and its name is derived from “aux arc,” French words meaning “at the bend.” Local legend states that early French settlers shot an arrow into the air and determined to found the town where the arrow landed. The arrow is said to have landed just northeast of the present county courthouse, shown in this circa 1908 photo.