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Arkansas Railroad Museum is most famous for stabling SSW #819, the last steam locomotive built by the Cotton Belt.The 819 was restored to operation in 1986. It operated on 13 excursions between 1986 and 1993, but is currently out of service pending completion of an overhaul mandated by the Federal Railroad Administration.
There are several motor racing teams which have been called Autobarn Racing. Rod Nash Racing - Autobarn Racing identity from 2006 to 2007. HSV Dealer Team - Autobarn Racing identity from 2008. Walkinshaw Racing - Autobarn Racing identity from 2009. Triple Eight Race Engineering - Autobarn Lowndes Racing identity from 2018.
From its formal incorporation in 1905 to the 1940s, Earle was one of the largest towns in Crittenden County. Referred to by locals as the "Pearl of the St. Francis," for many years the town was a center of industry and an important transportation hub for the Arkansas Delta. [10] One of the more notable residents of Earle was George Berry ...
Van Buren County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas.As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,796. [1] The county seat is Clinton. [2] The county was formed on November 11, 1833, and named for Martin Van Buren, President of the United States, who was Vice President at the time of the county's formation.
Crawford County is a county located in the Ozarks region of the U.S. state of Arkansas.As of the 2020 census, the population was 60,133. [1] The county seat and largest city is Van Buren. [2]
Northwest Arkansas Mall. The history of shopping malls in Arkansas began in 1970 with the opening of Phoenix Village Mall in Fort Smith. [1] As of 2016, the state has 21 malls and lifestyle centers. Six malls, including Phoenix Village, have been demolished or converted to other uses. The biggest mall is Central Mall in Fort Smith; it has 141 ...
Alpena Pass was founded in 1908 on top of a graveyard shortly after the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad was built through Boone County. In the 1950s, the word "pass" was dropped from the name, thus creating the current name, Alpena. At the time of the town's founding, the town of Carrollton was in decline. Many of the buildings of ...
Although the Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad (later a part of C&NW) provided passenger service between Chicago and Evanston, there was a need to provide alternative service between the two cities. In 1861, a charter was given to the Chicago and Evanston Railroad; however, the line began operation on May 1, 1885, after many years of funding and ...