July 6, 1941

Viola (Fulton County) was incorporated. Established shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War, the town has survived largely due to its schools. By the time of the Goodspeed local-history accounts of 1889, Viola had two general stores, a drugstore, a flour mill, two cotton gins, blacksmith shops, a school, and a Masonic lodge. Baseball great Preacher Roe grew up in Viola, although he was born in Ash Flat (Sharp County). Artist M. E. Oliver also lived several years in Viola.