Memphis to Little Rock Road: Village Creek Segment
- Also Known As: CS0039
- Vicinity: E of Lake Austell in Village Creek State Park
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1826/00/00 | The survey of the proposed road from the Memphis to Little Rock Military Road is completed in early 1826. | Building the Memphis to Little Rock Military Road | ||||
| 1826/01/27 | Lt Frederick L Griffith is appointed superintendent of the Military Road. He is ordered to build a 24 ft wide road with 4'x3' ditches. All timber and brush removed, stumps cut as low as possible and marshes and swamps causewayed with poles or timber. | Building the Memphis to Little Rock Military Road | ||||
| 1829/10/00 | John Pope | Life | Governor of Arkansas Territory, John Pope, journeys over the Memphis to Little Rock Road in early Fall, bring his family from Kentucky to Little Rock. Pope finds the road to be a disgrace. | |||
| 1832/07/03 | John Pope | Work | The US Congress approves $20,000 for repairs to the Military Road. Territorial Governor John Pope will use the money to improve the road between Little Rock and William Strong's place near the St Francis River. | Building the Memphis to Little Rock Military Road | ||
| 1835/02/02 | Creeks removal groups begin using the overland route through Arkansas along the Military Road and the Cantonment Gibson Road. Creeks travel overland through Arkansas more than any other tribe due to their many horses. | Trail of Tears | ||||
| 1836/11/00 | The last group of Creeks pass through the Village Creek site. "They had nearly as many ponies as people." - George W Morris | Trail of Tears |
| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
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| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
| Hike the Old Military Road in Village Creek State Park |
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| Particulars for Memphis to Little Rock Road: Village Creek Segment: | |
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| 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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