October 10, 1829

Dandridge McRae was born in Baldwin County, Alabama. McRae was a Searcy (White County) attorney who, during the Civil War, rose to the rank of brigadier general in the Confederate army and led troops in most of the major battles in Arkansas. Following the war, McRae held various state and federal government positions and was active in promoting the state. The town of McRae (White County) is named in his honor.