Author: Patrick Carroll
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In And Near Pocahontas, Randolph County
A Most Significant Occurance
Pocahontas and Randolph County have endured prohibition for over 60 years, since after World War II the county voted itself “dry,” banning all sales of…
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Civil War, In And Near Pocahontas, NE Arkansas/SE Missouri
Pocahontas and the Civil War: #8
As you read this article, remember that they were crossing all these cold rivers on horseback in February! The Eleven Point River has claimed more than its…
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Civil War, In And Near Pocahontas
Pocahontas Civil War Monument
Pictured below is my brother, Bill Carroll, president of Five Rivers Historic Preservation, posing beside the plywood cutout I made to indicate the size, shape, and…
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Civil War, In And Near Pocahontas
Pocahontas and the Civil War: #7
This harsh article (see underlined sections below) again centers on Confederate Captain Timothy Reves, who was a major thorn in the side of the…
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Now You Can Find Us
It dawned on me recently that, while I know perfectly well which building on North Marr Street is the Lesmeister Building, guests new to town…
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Visit Us! For Your Health’s Sake!
Visit Arkansas and breathe air that will actually lengthen your life! Our air is as far in the “good” range as southeast Asia is in…
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Bella Vita Restaurant Opens, RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET!
Bella Vita, a new Italian restaurant, opened yesterday, directly across the street from Lesmeister Guesthouse. I’ll post their menu below in PDF format. If you…
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