1910's
The Surrounded Hill Church of Christ, west of Newport and pictured here in 1915, was thought to be the oldest church in Jackson County, having been built in the 1850’s. There are many “surrounded hills” in the Arkansas Delta, which are low,...
1910's, Photo Search
Here is a rare photograph of the man behind the camera, Parker the photographer, standing at the confluence of Hazel and Second Streets. Parker captured many images of his townfolk frolicking in the unaccustomed circumstances. The caption reads, “On Hazel,...
1880s, Photo Search
In 1884, the White River rose over its banks, creating this overflow in the downtown. Handwritten on the back of this photograph is this note: “Newport, Ark., Hazel Street, looking from Front Street towards Third Street. In 1885, Newport’s town council...
1900s, Photo Search
From the Jacksonport State Park Collection.
1910's, Photo Search
In August 1915, the White River overflowed its banks and flooded Newport in one of the worst floods since the 1880’s. Whole families took their boats out for a spin around the town. Four-year-old Lady Elizabeth Watson had chicken pox, so she sadly watched out...