Crawford County, Arkansas Biographical and Historical Memoirs (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780788498305)

Crawford County, Arkansas is located on the western side of the state and was created in 1820. The historical portion of this book covers the time period from the creation of the county up to the mid-1880s when the original book was published by Goodspeed Publishing. It includes Boundary, Geology, Natural Features, Etc.; Era of Settlement; Organization; Societies, Etc.; Railroads; Election Returns; County Officers; The Courts; Cities, Towns and Villages; Military Annals; Education; Churches and Kindred Societies; and, Post Offices and Finances.

The biographical portion of this work was written from material submitted by the families themselves, therefore, this should be more accurate than some other sources. The biographical sketches provide insights into the lives of the people who lived in the county and give a unique perspective on its history. A full-name and place index adds to the value of this work.