Memphis to Little Rock Road: Blackfish Lake to Hill Lake Segment
- Address: 3 Way Rd W, Old Military Rd
- Vicinity: S of Parkin, near Gladden
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1825/00/00 | Memphis surveyors, Joseph Paxton and Thomas Mathers are hired to lay out a route for the proposed Memphis to Little Rock Military Road. | Building the Memphis to Little Rock Military Road | ||||
| 1826/07/25 | Anderson B Carr | Contractor | A Carr, N Anderson and W Irwin of Memphis enter into contracts to build 60 miles roadway west from where the road leaves the Mississippi, at the rate of $160 per mile. Mr Hunt is to build the 4 mile connecting road to Memphis. | Building the Memphis to Little Rock Military Road | ||
| 1826/12/18 | Anderson B Carr | Contractor | Carr, Anderson and Irvine Carr request an extension on their contract, due to flooding. Most of the 15 miles of the 35 from Blackfish to 3 miles West of the St Francis is under the high flow of the Mississippi. | Building the Memphis to Little Rock Military Road |
| Particulars for Memphis to Little Rock Road: Blackfish Lake to Hill Lake Segment: | |
|---|---|
| Cultural Affiliation | Chickasaw |
| Cultural Affiliation | Choctaw |
| Cultural Affiliation | Creek |
| Area of Significance | Exploration-settlement |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Cultural Affiliation | Native American |
| Historic Use | Road-related |
| Owner | State |
| Sight Category | Structure |
| Area of Significance | Transportation |
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