To find links to collections for lower jurisdictions such as. County historical societies arkansas historical association. Sparsely populated in its early years, it is now the sixthmostpopulous county in the state. Our mission is to open access to ideas and communities through shared collections, shared spaces and shared activities. Faulkner van buren regional library system is a two county system in central arkansas formed in 1954. If you are a business or family looking for a new home, give us a look. Located at the intersection of the ozarks and arkansas river valley, the county was sparsely populated for much of its early years. Faulkner county is a county located in the central arkansas region of the u. Faulkner county, arkansas obituaries and death notices. Vernon, pinnacle springs, cadron, wooster, holland, ar, ark. Department of agriculture, prepared a complete set of arkansas county maps entitled general. For more about local histories, see arkansas local histories.
There are many types of census records for faulkner county guide you in researching your family tree. Faulkner county was created on april 12, 1873, one of nine counties formed during. Faulkner county marriage books az, 18 index 18731952 in arkansas. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Steed was a farmer from mayflower, arkansas, who served as faulkner county sheriff from 1941 to 1942. The act provided that all that portion of the counties of conway and pulaski included within the boundaries herein named. Includes history and genealogy for the cities of morrilton, lewisburg, springfield, cleveland, centre ridge, solgohatchia, ada, oppello, divide, menifee, plumerville, ar. The constitution of the state of arkansas provides for the election of the assessor to a fouryear term of office with the requirements that heshe be a qualified elector and resident of the county. Lake conway, a large manmade lake, lies in the southern part of faulkner county. Digitized by the genealogical society of utah, 2007. As the home to three colleges and a host of diverse companies, faulkner county offers a high quality of life. Sandy faulkner, composer of the fiddle tune, the arkansas traveller. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Statewide collections are found on the arkansas land records page. Guide to arkansas online genealogy records for researching ancestry, family history and genealogy. Faulkner county, arkansas simple english wikipedia, the. Faulkner county phone 5014504910 address 801 locust street conway, ar 72034. Arkansas land patents, conway, faulkner, and perry counties.
While every effort is made to keep such information accurate and uptodate, the faulkner county detention center can not certify the accuracy andor authenticity of any information. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Discover the most important events in arkansas history, and its culture and the communities throughout time. Beginning at the point where the township line dividing townships 3 and 4 crosses the arkansas river, and running east with said line to range line dividing ranges 10 and 11 west. Faulkner county was one of the last counties formed in the state of arkansas. Old historical city, county and state maps of arkansas. The faulkner county museum is located near the faulkner county courthouse at 801 locust street in downtown conway faulkner county.
What faulkner county, ar census records are available. An informative and historical overview of conway county, arkansas including two separate sections on one cd which include 4 historical maps 1855, 1895, 1898, and 1915. The history of faulkner county, arkansas, alexander mcpherson on. The arkansas state highway commission, in cooperation with the u. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Faulkner county, arkansas genealogy and history genealogy trails.
The museum features various exhibits of local history, including a circa 1850 dogtrot cabin, a works progress administration wpa exhibit, and sports memorabilia from local athletes ivan grove, bob courtway, stacy pinkett, elijah pitts, bryce molder, and scottie. The history of faulkner county, arkansas, 1927 unknown binding january 1, 1993. Faulkner county greathouse, and tennessee military institute yearbooks. Appendixes include lists of judges, mayors, confederate veterans, spanishamerican war veterans,and casualties of world wars i and ii.
Faulkner county, the reputation of which has rapidly spread in recent years, was organized in. Steed was a farmer from mayflower, arkansas, who served as faulkner county sheriff from. Faulkner county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with. Where can find faulkner county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Faulkner county tax collector record search arcountydata. The conway library began as a city library in 1935 relying on the donations of the citizens and civic groups in conway for its survival. This is an exact photo replica of all the pages pertaining to faulkner county, arkansas including all of the historical and biographical information. Federal population schedules are available for 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 faulkner co. Historical maps of arkansas are a great resource to help learn about a place at a particular point in time. African americans of pine bluff and jefferson county.
The conway library serves as the headquarters library for the county sytem of six libraries as well as the faulkner countyvan buren county regional library. Faulkner county was created on april 12, 1873, one of nine counties formed during reconstruction, and is named for arkansas militia colonel sandy faulkner, a popular figure in the state at the time. It contains narratives and photos concerning the countys political history, economic development, social life, education, institutions, and various towns and longtime families in our area. Conway county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with. Here you can also search for photographs located in several of the. To go along with that, the faulkner county genealogy society maintains a card catalog of deaths in the county. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. Sandy faulkner who was the composer of the popular fiddle tune the arkansas traveller. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,237, making it the fifth most populous of arkansass seventyfive counties.
Arkansas deaths and burials, 18821929 goldie delph sarasota, fl goldie janney delph, 99, sarasota, died feb. We showcase items from faulkner county prehistory and history as well as maintain six major types of. Faulkner county, arkansas genealogy genealogy familysearch. Faulkner county, arkansas genealogy familysearch wiki. To find links to collections for lower jurisdictions such as a county or town, go to locating online databases, and can be searched free of charge at your local family history center or the family history library in salt lake city, utah. Guide to faulkner county, arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. Veterans memorial 1930 conway city directory ward bus company. Research faulkner in the arkansas forums on, the new genforum. Faulkner county, arkansas public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. An informative and historical overview of faulkner county, arkansas with 45 pages including 40 biographies plus 38 different faulkner county communities on 5 different maps.
Its land and people was published by the faulkner county historical society in 1986 it contains narratives and photos concerning the countys political history, economic development, social life, education, institutions, and various towns and longtime families in our area. Biographical and historical memoirs of faulkner county, arkansas book. An informative and historical overview of conway county, arkansas with 9 pages including 204 biographies plus 33 different conway county communities on 4 different maps. We hope our web site provides easier access to county offices and services, and gives you a chance to voice your opinions. Faulkner county is home to the university of central arkansas uca, hendrix college, and central baptist college. Our collection of old historical maps of arkansas span over 200 years of growth. The county assessor is an elected official in county government. Emphasis for this timeline is on events that affected migration, records, or recordkeeping.
The history of faulkner county, arkansas, 1927 book, 1993. Rootsweb please, add your favorite websites to this page. History of washington county arkansas hardcover january 1, 1989 by joseph c. This collection documents their experiences in faulkner county, 19191985 view finding aid.
The society published a 435page book titled faulkner county. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,237, making it the fifth most populous of arkansas s seventyfive counties. Industry and agriculture schedules can be obtained. Floodplain map search faulkner county, arkansas 801 locust street conway, ar 72034 phone. If there was a writeup in the cabin, it is noted on the card. A large number were also published in a book by the society in 1986, faulkner county. Faulknervan buren regional library system is a two county system in central arkansas formed in 1954. The faulkner county historical society brings together people interested in the history of faulkner county in arkansas. The history of faulkner county, arkansas, 1927 mcpherson, alexander on. My glover family stayed mostly in forsyth county, georgia. An informative and historical overview of faulkner county, arkansas including two separate sections on one cd which include 4 historical maps 1855, 1895, 1898, and 1915. Faulkner county courthouse is located at 801 locust st.
Information presented on this website is collected, maintained, and provided for the convenience of the site visitorreader. The history of faulkner county, arkansas by alexander mcpherson. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. I have seen mentioned in message boards about a book families of faulkner county that contains information regarding the glover family. The history of faulkner county, arkansas, book, 1927. The history of faulkner county, arkansas, 1927 unknown binding january 1, 1993 by alexander mcpherson author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Arkansas maps are vital historical evidence but must be interpreted cautiously and carefully arkansas map collections.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Some did end up in murray county, however, my direct line never made it to arkansas. While every effort is made to keep such information accurate and uptodate, the faulkner county detention center can not. This detailed 45 pages in all book has an incredible amount of historical and genealogical information about faulkner county, arkansas. Faulkner county, the reputation of which has rapidly spread in recent years, was organized in accordance with an act of the state legislature, approved april 12, 1873. Springhill is an unincorporated community in faulkner county, arkansas, united states. View arkansas maps such as historical county boundaries changes, old vintage maps, as well as road highway maps for all 72 counties in arkansas. History faulkner county was formed from parts of conway and pulaski counties on april 12, 1873, and is named after colonel sanford c. An informative and historical overview of faulkner county, arkansas with 45 pages. The card also states the cemetery, sometimes the plot number which helps when spouses and children are buried next to one another, and documents names on double headstones. County resources, faulkner county arkansas research. Arkansas online genealogy records familysearch wiki.
In the event of a vacancy in the office, the quorum court fills the vacancy by. His wife, velma steed, graduated from arkansas state teachers college in 1929, and taught science at conway high school for twentyfive years. Includes history and genealogy for the cities of conway, greenbriar, mayflower, wooster, guy, vilonia, enola, mt. They may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. Its land and people was published by the faulkner county historical society in 1986. The arkansas state archives has a wide variety of types of records.
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