February 26, 1885

Jim Ferguson was born in Silver Hill (Searcy County). A philanthropist who made contributions to several hospitals and schools throughout the state, he is most known in Searcy County as the impetus behind the public library in Marshall (Searcy County), named the Jim G. Ferguson Searcy County Library.

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