Author: Patrick Carroll
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Pocahontas and the Civil War: #3
This episode of Pocahontas and the Civil War tells the story of the capture of Confederate General Jeff Thompson, known as “The Swamp Fox of the…
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Pocahontas and the Civil War: #2
This episode of Pocahontas and the Civil War tells of a fascinating deception by which southern sympathizers tricked men in southern Missouri into entering the…
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Pocahontas and the Civil War: #1
In observance of these years collectively know as the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, I’ll be blogging occasionally to quote sections of The War of…
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The St. Charles Massacre Memorial
This week the Pocahontas Rotary Club pledged a 50% funding match, up to $5,000, toward construction of a Civil War monument and memorial on the…
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New Goldfish Pond At Overlook Park
A new goldfish pond has appeared by the picnic pavilions in Black River Overlook Park. Built by the city parks crew, the fountain makes a nice…
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In And Near Pocahontas, Things to Do Here
It’s Watermelon Time!
Stroll the Square August 1, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Stroll the Square in Historic Downtown Pocahontas. Enjoy a relaxing evening downtown on the courthouse…
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In And Near Pocahontas, Lesmeister Guesthouse
VIPs at The Lesmeister
Kim Williams, travel writer for the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, and state staff photographer Chuck Haralson, were in Pocahontas Tuesday and Wednesday, covering all…
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Now It’s Official
The new bronze plaque I’ve mounted on the front of The Lesmeister Building marks the official end of the current rehabilitation project on the old…
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